Pre-employment or pre-placement physicals are examinations prior to employment to assess the ability of the applicant to perform the job safely and to minimize risk of injury.
To protect against discrimination in hiring, the physical examination should be required after a job is offered.
What is it consisting of?
It must be related to the job the applicant will be doing.
Features include:
Features include:
Medical History
Vitals (height, weight, blood pressure, temperature)
Full body Exam
Vision Screening(if required)
Hearing Screening (if required)
Drug Testing (if required)
PPD -tuberculosis test (if required)
ECG –heart test (if required or medically necessary)
Physical Ability Tests (if required)- measure the physical ability of an applicant to perform a particular task or the strength of specific muscle groups, as well as strength and stamina in general.
Is employment physical examination covered by health insurance?
Yes, at Physical Exam Center we accept most insurances. For uninsured people the nominal payment of $100(credit) …$88(cash) will be collected at check in.
Additional fee will be collected for uninsured if blood or urine test is required.
What kind of drug testing can be done for pre-employment physical examination?
We do all types of drug testing. There are several types that candidates for employment may be asked to take. Most employers ask for a standard five-panel urine test of "street drugs," consisting of Marijuana (THC), Cocaine, PCP, Opiates (such as codeine and morphine) and Amphetamines (including methamphetamine). Some employers use a ten-panel test, which includes prescription drugs that are legal to possess and use. Employers can also test for alcohol. Blood tests are also available.
Is drug testing covered by medical insurance?
Yes, most insurance companies cover the drug testing for employment physical exam. For uninsured, additional fee will be collected depending on the type of the drug test.
Where can I get a work physical exam?
Pre-employment physical exams are available in urgent care clinics. Having your work physical exam done at an urgent care is more affordable and more convenient. You don’t need an appointment and you can get your results the same day.
What does a work physical exam consist of?
It can be nerve-racking thinking that the results of your physical exam could affect your chances of getting the job. But, the exam is nothing to worry about. Here’s what you can expect during your work physical examination:
Medical history
The doctor will ask questions about your personal medical history, including surgeries or hospitalizations, past medications, and those that you currently take.
The doctor will review your family’s medical history to see if there’s a history of heart disease or high blood pressure. This information is important because it can help doctors identify your risks of developing certain conditions, like diabetes. These conditions often have a genetic component.
Vital signs
Vitals include your temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. These are an important part of a work physical exam as they help give doctors a clue about your current health status.
Physical exam
The actual physical is perhaps the most important part of the exam. The medical provider will listen to your heart, check your breathing and respiration, and test your reflexes.
