Pre-Employment Physical Screening Assessments
Hiring the right person is about more than experience and qualifications—it also means ensuring they can safely meet the physical demands of the role. At Functional Physio SA, we provide Pre-Employment Physical Screening Assessments for employers throughout Torrensville, Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, helping businesses make informed recruitment decisions while reducing the risk of workplace injuries.
Our assessments are objective, job-specific and designed to match a candidate’s physical abilities with the inherent requirements of the position.
What is a Pre-Employment Physical Screening Assessment?
A pre-employment assessment is a functional evaluation that compares an applicant’s physical capacity with the essential demands of a specific job. Rather than diagnosing injuries or medical conditions, the assessment focuses on whether the individual can safely perform the tasks required for the role.
Depending on the position, testing may include:
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
- Repetitive movements
- Squatting, kneeling and reaching
- Functional strength and endurance
- Balance and mobility
- Cardiovascular fitness where appropriate
Every assessment is tailored to the physical demands identified in the role.
Who Can Benefit?
We work with employers across a wide range of industries, including:
- Construction
- Warehousing and logistics
- Manufacturing
- Local government
- Healthcare and aged care
- Mining and resources
- Transport
Whether you’re recruiting one employee or an entire team, we provide consistent, evidence-based assessments that support safer hiring decisions.
Why Choose Functional Physio SA?
As experienced physiotherapists with a strong focus on workplace health, we understand the physical demands employees face every day. Our reports are practical, objective and easy to interpret, giving employers clear information to support recruitment while helping reduce future injury risk.
We can also develop or update Job Dictionary Assessments, ensuring each screening assessment accurately reflects the physical requirements of the role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pre-employment assessments pass or fail?
No. We compare a candidate’s physical capacity against the inherent requirements of the role and provide objective information to assist employers in making informed recruitment decisions.
How long does an assessment take?
Most assessments take between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the role.
Can assessments be customised?
Yes. Every assessment is tailored to your workplace and the specific physical demands of the position.
Supporting Safer Workplaces Across Adelaide
Functional Physio SA partners with businesses throughout Torrensville and greater Adelaide to deliver professional workplace physiotherapy services. We also provide Job Dictionary Assessments, Ergonomic Office Assessments, and Manual Handling & Hazardous Task Training, allowing organisations to take a proactive approach to workplace health and injury prevention.
Contact Functional Physio SA today to discuss Pre-Employment Physical Screening Assessments and how we can support your recruitment process.