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Medical Expert Assessment Services

We understand health and productivity are inextricably linked to a safe work environment, and offer a broad and comprehensive range of medical expert services.

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medical expert servicesFitness for Duty Assessment
A Fitness for Duty assessment is for employees with a non-work related injury or illness. Specifically, with regards to suitability to return to a specific job role. Sometimes, a Fitness for Duty is required when there are concerns regarding a worker’s ability to perform the essential requirements of a job role in a safe manner due to the progression of a chronic condition.
 
Jobfit can assist employers with information and recommendations for an employee with a non-work related injury or illness. It is important to note:
Every case is unique. Individuals with the same or similar medical condition may not have the same outcome with regards to their fitness for work.
Information is crucial to a thorough assessment and a fair and reasonable outcome. The more information the Occupational Doctor has, the better the assessment.
A Fitness for Duty includes:
A minimum of 30 minutes consultation with an Occupational Doctor. Longer consultations may be required and is determined on a case by case basis.
Occupational Doctor provides a report to the employer.
The Fitness for Duty may also include:
Full functional capacity evaluation and fitness test, OR
Fitness test only.
medical expert servicesWorksite Assessment
A worksite assessment is a detailed evaluation of a workplace to ensure it’s safe, suitable, and supportive—especially for employees returning after injury or illness. It’s like a health check-up for your job environment.

A worksite assessment can be arranged for a number of reasons which may include but is not limited to:
Return to work of an injured worker to identify a safe return
Risk Assessments, e.g. Exposure to hazardous substances or noise
Completion of a Job Dictionary
A worksite assessment can be performed by an Occupational Health Doctor, a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Occupational Hygienist in conjunction with relevant staff from your organisation.

What does a Worksite Assessment involve:
Job Demands Analysis: Evaluates physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and communication demands of the role.
Task & Environment Review: Assesses the actual tasks and the conditions in which they’re performed—lighting, ergonomics, noise, etc..
Risk Identification: Spots hazards and recommends changes to reduce injury risk or support recovery.
Return-to-Work Planning: Helps design graduated work programs and suitable duties for injured workers.
Collaboration: Involves the worker, employer, and healthcare providers to align recovery goals
Why may this be important to your organisation?
Supports safe return to work
Prevents re-injury or aggravation
Improves communication between medical teams and employers
Can lead to workplace modifications or job redesign
medical expert servicesJob Dictionary
A Job Dictionary is a powerful tool used by organisations to document and analyze the physical and cognitive demands of various job roles. It is a detailed document that breaks down each task within a role—how it’s performed, what risks are involved, and what capabilities are required to do it safely and effectively.

What may be included in a Job Dictionary:
Task Descriptions: Clear breakdowns of each duty within a role.
Physical Demands: Measurements like weight lifted, posture, duration, and frequency of movements.
Risk Assessments: Identification of potential injury risks and how to mitigate them.
Suitable Duties Checklist: Helps match tasks to workers recovering from injury.
Safe Work Instructions: Guidelines for performing tasks with minimal risk
Why is this important for an organisation?
Injury Prevention: Helps reduce workplace injuries by aligning tasks with workers’ capabilities.
Return-to-Work Planning: Assists health professionals in tailoring recovery plans.
Pre-Employment Screening: Ensures candidates are physically suited to job demands.
Compliance & Safety: Supports legal and health standards in the workplace.
Jobfit can assist with the development of Job Dictionaries for your organisation. Contact Jobfit to dicuss your Job Dictionary requirements.
medical expert servicesFunctional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) provides a comprehensive assessment of an injured worker’s capacity for work, and can assist with matching a worker to suitable work tasks or roles.  Used in conjunction with a job analyses or graduated return to work program, a functional capacity evaluation ensures an injured worker is placed at mimimal risk, and is progressing at appropriate times.
medical expert servicesErgonomic Assessments
Ergonomic assessments conducted by our physiotherapists and occupational therapists can prevent workplace injuries and related musculoskeletal disorders. A well designed workstation can help to reduce the risk of discomfort, pain and injury.

Our highly experienced industrial physiotherapists and occupational therapists can provide your employees with onsite manual handling training at group or individual sessions that are tailored for your business needs.  Your employees will gain knowledge and skills that will help them effectively identify hazards, and assess and control risks that arise from manual handling tasks.
medical expert servicesMedico-Legal Assessments
Jobfit has a range of medical experts who are experienced in medico-legal assessments.

Medico-legal assessment involves the examination and evaluation of an individual’s medical condition or injuries in the context of legal matters. It aims to provide independent and objective medical opinions to assist in legal decision-making processes, such as personal injury claims, disability assessments, or worker’s compensation cases.

Medico-legal assessments involve:
Comprehensive Medical Examination
Detailed review of medical history and records
Detailed report

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