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. Retiree Disability Call Back Examinations 5. Work Fitness Evaluations 6. “Return to Work” Case Management
