Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Danbury is seeking a Medical Services provider who will be responsible for the full administration and coordination of Independent Medical Evaluations, Fit for Duty exams, Functional Capacity Exams and Return to Work physicals. This Medical services provider will maintain and utilize a listing of available Health Care Professionals within the Danbury vicinity. The Medical Services Program shall encompass the following key components: Physical Abilities Testing (PAT) 1. Tailored exam performed by a medical professional or physical therapist to identify a prospective employee’s capacity to perform specified physical demands. 2. Test results to be reported to City of Danbury within 24 hours. 3. Tests will include grip strength, static and dynamic lifting strength, lifting ranges, Positional work tolerances and aerobic capacity. Post- Injury PAT 1. Testing to be conducted at certain points during rehabilitation to ensure improvement. 2. Post-injury tests providing baseline tracking and monitoring for timely return to work; Return to Work PAT 1. Provide assurance to the City of Danbury and employee that employee is ready to resume work, based on employee’s job description. 2. Tests may include Fitness for Duty tests, including psychological testing, as well as Functional Capacity tests, which may include grip strength, static and dynamic lifting strength, lifting ranges, positional work tolerances and aerobic capacity. Medical Evaluations of Injuries/Illnesses/Disabilities 1. Disability Pension Evaluations/Permanency Ratings 2. Disability Consultations 3. Coordination of Independent Medical Exams for Disability Pension Requests. 4. Work Fitness Evaluations 5. “Return to Work” Case Management
