Pre-Placement/Post-Offer Evaluation: Employer's Quick Guide
Everything employers need to know about Post-Offer Evaluation — who needs it, what's included, and how to find a provider through BlueHive.
At a glance
- Turnaround
- 24-48 hours
- Typical cost
- $150–$450
What Is Post-Offer Evaluation?
A bad hire into a physically demanding role means re-injury risk, accommodation disputes, and workers' comp claims before day 90. BlueHive post-offer evaluations match candidate capabilities to real job demands — ADA-compliant, defensible, and completed within 48 hours of request.
Pre-Placement or Post-Offer Evaluations are conducted after a conditional job offer has been made, assessing whether a candidate can safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This evaluation helps ensure job fitness while complying with ADA requirements.
Who Needs This Service?
- New hires (conditional offers)
- Position transfers
- Returning workers
- Jobs with physical demands
- Safety-sensitive positions
What's Included
A typical Post-Offer Evaluation appointment includes:
- Job-specific evaluation
- ADA-compliant process
- Functional capacity assessment
- Accommodation recommendations
- Medical history review
Turnaround time: 24-48 hours
Typical cost: $150–$450
How It Works
- Offer — Conditional job offer made to candidate.
- Evaluation — Medical evaluation based on job demands.
- Assessment — Physician determines fitness for specific job.
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How Post-Offer Evaluation works, step by step
- 1
Offer
Conditional job offer made to candidate.
- 2
Evaluation
Medical evaluation based on job demands.
- 3
Assessment
Physician determines fitness for specific job.
- 4
Recommendation
Clearance, accommodation, or alternative recommendation provided.
Regulatory snapshot
ADA post-offer medical examination guidelines (42 U.S.C. §12112); EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Pre-Employment Inquiries
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