Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
Need a Fitness for Duty evaluation for yourself or an employee?
. Grey Matter provides expert, evidence-based Fitness for Duty assessments in Santa Monica, CA, for healthcare professionals, public safety personnel, and other safety-sensitive roles.
Serving Greater Los Angeles and Orange County
What is a fitness-for-duty evaluation?
A Fitness for Duty (FFD) evaluation is a specialized psychological assessment used to determine whether an individual is emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally capable of safely performing essential job duties. These evaluations are especially important in high-stakes fields such as healthcare, law enforcement, aviation, and other safety-sensitive professions (Friedman et al., 2022).
When is a fitness-for-duty evaluation needed?
Fitness for Duty evaluations are often required when:
There are concerns about changes in job performance, behavior, or mental health
An employee returns to work after a medical or psychological leave
There are allegations of workplace misconduct, substance use, or boundary violations
Employers need to ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulations
Peer-reviewed research shows that early identification and assessment of psychological fitness can prevent workplace incidents and support employee well-being (Bennet et al., 2017).
Who needs a Fitness-for-Duty evaluation?
We provide Fitness for Duty assessments for:
Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
Police officers, firefighters, and public safety personnel
Pilots, transportation workers, and safety-sensitive employees
Corporate executives and employees in high-responsibility roles
Fitness for Duty Evaluations FAQs
Is the Fitness for Duty evaluation confidential?
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The results will be shared with the authorized parties (aka your new potential employers), but we won’t share your results with anyone else.
How long does the process take?
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Most evaluations are completed in 4 weeks, but this depends on the complexity of the records and the employer's needs.
What records are required for the FFD evaluations?
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We require your mental health records, pertinent employee records, medical records, and school records, especially if you were diagnosed with a learning disorder or required an IEP as a child.
What if the results are not in my favor?
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We will share the results with you and your (future) employer, but we will also make some recommendations for what might help get you back to work.
Are you an attorney needing an evaluation for your client?
If you’d like our team of psychologists to evaluate your client for Fitness-for-Duty or Return to Work evaluation, please reach out to our office here. We can provide a comprehensive list of our protocols and testing strategies to answer your question. All of our protocols are customized based on the client’s needs.