Pre-Employment Functional Assessments

Starting a new role with confidence begins with understanding your physical capacity. At Recover to Rise Physio & EP, we provide pre-employment functional assessments that help determine whether an individual can safely meet the physical demands of a specific job.

Our assessments are tailored to the requirements of each role and may include activities such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, mobility, balance, and general functional movement testing. The goal is to support workplace safety, reduce injury risk, and help employers and employees start on the right foot.

FAQ

A pre-employment functional assessment is a physical evaluation that compares an individual's abilities with the physical requirements of a specific job. It helps determine whether the role can be performed safely and effectively.

The assessment may include a range of job-related activities such as lifting, carrying, movement, flexibility, balance, strength, and endurance testing. The exact assessment is tailored to the requirements of the position.

Most assessments take between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the role and the level of testing required.

A report is provided to the employer outlining the applicant's capacity to perform the inherent requirements of the role and any relevant recommendations

Yes. We can customise assessments for a wide range of industries, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, transport, trades, and office-based roles with specific physical demands.

Pre-employment assessments help promote workplace safety, reduce the risk of injury, and ensure that employees are physically suited to the demands of their role from day one.

Assessment costs vary depending on the role and testing requirements. Please contact our reception team for current pricing and further information. We'll be happy to assist you.