How do you know if you are hiring a workers' compensation claim?

While you can never predict future injuries, there are ways to determine the likeliness of an injury based on physical conditions that exist at the time of initial employment.  MOG offers a comprehensive post offer pre-employment musculoskeletal screening that allows employers, based on their needs, to create a cost-effective screening program that meets ADA and EEOC requirements.  From a basic physical examination through a Functional Capacity Evaluation, MOG can assist you in determining a candidate's physical ability to perform specific job functions.  Can you afford to hire employees without a post-offer pre-employment screening?

How does this program work?

From a legal standpoint, functional screening must be consistent for each candidate in a specific job position.  Not all job positions will require all or the same screenings, but the initial screening for each job must remain the same and criteria for determining additional screening must be applied universally.  You can customize your screening process for each position based on the following options:

Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physical Exam

Performed by an orthopaedic surgeon, this exam will be strictly a musculoskeletal exam combined with a health questionnaire.  An MOG physician will question the individual regarding any previous musculoskeletal problems, surgeries, or tests.  If previous test results have been provided, these will be reviewed.  A comprehensive head to toe musculoskeletal exam will then be performed.  Grip Strength measurements will be documented when indicated.  Suggestions for additional screenings will be given with an explanation of the indications present to merit the recommendaton of further screenings.  The report will not offer an opinion of ability to perform a job, only a medical report of findings.  The decision to continue the hiring process will be up to the employer, but MOG will not offer an opinion on whether or not to hire a specific candidate based on his or her physical condition. 

X-rays & MRI

X-rays & MRI will be optional and available as deemed necessary and indicated during the physical examination. 

Extensive Physical Examination/Upper Extremity

In addition to the Basic Limited Physical Examination, the candidate will also receive neurometric testing for carpal tunnel and the results will be provided in the medical report. 

Upper Extremity Testing/Greenleaf Evaluation

When indicated, employers may choose to have a Greenleaf Evaluation performed.  The Greenleaf Evaluation will be performed at Southern Hand Centers and will include a questionnaire to offer scientific baseline for employers in case of future injuries related to this preliminary screening. 

Fit for Duty Evaluation

A comprehensive assessment of the physical ability of the applicant to do a specific job based on employer-provided job criteria.  Administered in four stages:

1. Determine resting blood pressure.
2. Initial Interview/Review of Health Questionnaire
3. Musculoskeletal Assessment/Evaluation (performed by Occupational Therapist)
4. Perform Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)

Job circuit as related to job criteria (dynamic & static strength testing of ability to lift, carry, push/pull; balancing, climbing, stooping/bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching).

Isokenetic Testing

When indicated, employers can choose to further screen candidates using computerized strength testing of the shoulders, knees, and/or ankles to determine a baseline for future injuries.