Fitness for Duty Evaluation

Are you in need to be assessed for fitness of duty? Have you been referred to us from your employer or supervisor to partake in a fitness of duty evaluation?

At Thoughtwise we understand that fitness of duty evaluations are important and when you need these tests, you need them to be conducted quickly, reliably, and confidentially

We have experts, counselors, and psychologists that are qualified and specialize in conducting the psychological assessment portion of the fitness of duty evaluation.

What is the purpose of a fitness for duty evaluation?

Fitness for duty evaluations are assessments that are conducted by a master’s level counselor, or psychologist (a doctor). These evaluations are usually recommended or required by employers prior to employment or during periods of employment to assess your health and capability. These evaluations assess your ability to carry out the exact demands of the job in which you work.

Fitness of duty evaluations often replace the need for other tests.’

These tests may ask that you fill out a questionnaire in which you report on your health, behaviors, and functioning to the best of your ability. These examinations may also ask that you sit in for an interview with the test administrator.

Fitness of duty tests can take anywhere from one hour to three hours.

What do fitness of duty evaluations measure?

These tests reliably test if you are fit to safely conduct and perform within all of the duties in which you will face in your position.

Depending on the job that you work or are being considered for there are different tests. These tests typically assess specific areas of functioning such as:

• Reaction time
• Decision making.
• Mental capability.
• Your understanding of the work and work environment.
• Needs for treatment.
• Previous injury.
• Background.
• Mental health.
• Executive reasoning.
• Superiority in skills.

Why do I have to take a fitness of duty evaluation?

These tests are a part of the hiring process for some high-profile careers such as police officers, firefighters, agents, high profile operators, and careers in which the professional must be mentally and physically fit to make superior and definitive decisions.

These tests might also be required if you are returning to work after an injury or some period of layoff to assure your suitability for the position and under any new circumstances.

Sometimes these evaluations are needed throughout one’s employment to assure ongoing suitability and proficiency in the duties of the job. These evaluations can also be used to monitor professional performance.

What can Thoughtwise do for me?

At Thoughtwise in Tallahassee, we offer you the experts and guidance that you need to undergo many types of important assessments, for your health, for your wellbeing, and including fitness for duty evaluations.

Please contact us if you are in need or required to undergo a fitness of duty evaluation. We can conduct fitness of duty assessments and reports by appointment and with the utmost confidentiality.