Fitness for Duty
Workmans Compensation, Fitness For Duty (FFD) return to work, and forensic Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) are a key component of Lake Michigan Neuropsychology’s expertise and service delivery for both neuropsychological and psychological evaluations in English and Spanish.
Indications for a Fitness for Duty Evaluation May Include:
Decreased Performance
Cognitive abilities consistent with specific job description, potential return to work restrictions, and estimated full cognitive or psychological recovery to perform customary work duties in law enforcement, first responders, academic settings, healthcare workers, and other trade professionals.
Behavioral Changes
Aggressive behavior, interpersonal difficulties, or frequent conflicts in the workplace.
Health Concerns
Inability to perform job tasks due to physical health or mental health issues, prolonged absences due to illness, or frequent tardiness.
Navigating Fitness for Duty Challenges
Fitness for Duty evaluations can be necessary when there are significant concerns about an employee’s ability to perform job tasks efficiently and safely. Decreased performance, behavioral changes, and health concerns can disrupt productivity and strain workplace relationships. These issues could be due to various reasons, and a comprehensive evaluation can provide clarity.
Through our thorough assessments, we delve deep into the physical, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of an individual’s capacity to perform job duties. Our testing instruments can illuminate the unique strengths and challenges of each individual, empowering them and their employers to make informed decisions about their work capacity.
Achieve Success with Comprehensive Fitness for Duty Assessment and Testing
With a clear understanding of the individual’s work-related strengths and limitations, along with their medical history and situational context, our experts combine evidence-based approaches with individualized insights. Our diagnostic results help individuals and organizations understand the next steps, facilitating a safe and productive work environment.
Whether you’re an employer concerned about an employee’s performance or an individual trying to understand your capacity to function in your current role, our comprehensive Fitness for Duty assessment and testing services are the first step on the roadmap to ensuring a safe and effective workplace. Navigate decreased performance, behavioral changes, and health concerns with the right evaluation.
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Do you have a claimant or employee exhibiting behavioral changes or cognitive health concerns impacting job performance or timely return to work?
If these issues are causing concerns at the workplace, it’s time to seek help. Recovery from an injury such as concussions/TBI, anxiety, or PTSD related symptoms can be sensitive and challenging. These issues could be due to various reasons, and understanding the root cause is crucial. The right steps towards resolution, of course, depend on the right evaluation. Get the expert advantage with Lake Michigan Neuropsychology’s clinicians.
