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Post–Offer Physical Examinations
Post-Offer examinations determine a potential employee’s ability to safely accomplish specific job duties, with or without reasonable accommodations, in keeping with the job’s physical environment and psychological demands.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the primary scope of the Post-Offer evaluation is to assess a potential employee’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job’s safely (29 CFR, section 1630.14). 
Post-Offer examinations:
- a baseline health history assessment
- height, weight, blood pressure, vision screening and urinalysis
- physical examination by the health care provider
Further testing
Depending on the specific job demands, more testing, such as an audiogram or pulmonary function test, may be required to establish a base line before employment.
After each evaluation, your company’s designated contact will receive a report noting your employee’s capabilities or limitations. Before making this recommendation, the provider may need to obtain previous medical records or more information about the job’s requirements. As the employer, it is your responsibility to determine suitable accommodations, if required, based on recommendations received.