A Job Analysis documents the Functional Requirements of an Injured Worker’s Job in the Workers’ Compensation setting.
A Functional Demand Analysis (Job Analysis) is Obtained for a Variety of Reasons:
- To assist in determining causation
- When the employer does not have a functional job description for the job of injury, or the job description may be outdated or not detailed enough
- To share with an IME or treating physician when addressing RTW
- An FCE or Work Hardening is scheduled, and documentation of functional requirements are needed.
- There is no projected RTW date
- Employer states no modified duty is available
- The physician is documenting restrictions and the injured worker is telling the physician he cannot perform his duties within those restrictions
- There is a discrepancy between the injured worker and employer description of functional requirements for a position
- Multiple claims for a specific worker or a position
- Verify a temporary or new permanent position is functionally appropriate
A Job Analysis Provides:
- On-site review of the position including Measurements, Video Documentation and/or Photographs
- Written Description of Job Duties, Functional Requirements and Frequency of Requirements to perform Job Duties
- Employer Verification and Signing off on the accuracy of the Job Duties and Requirements
- Information to all Stakeholders – Claims Professional, Case Manager, Legal Team, and Medical Providers