Functional Capacity Evaluations

Patients who need clarification on whether they are safe performing a specific job.

• Injured workers who are returning to work and need objective data on what work restrictions they may need.

• To assist a physician to make a recommendation for rehabilitation needs.

• Assist a physician with impairment/disability determination.

Bring a job description for the job you are being assessed on. If appropriate, bring work equipment that could be used during work simulation. You may bring a snack and drink as we will normally have a 10 minute break half way through the evaluation. Wear clothes and footwear that you would normally wear at work or feel comfortable exercising in.

With more than a dozen test locations across Vermont and New Hampshire. No claimant will be required to travel over an hour to get to their evaluation.

An evaluation lasts approximately 4 -5 hours. The main reason they are so long is to assess a person’s capacity for an 8 hour work day.

The patient will be asked to provide their best effort to a level that they could sustain on a daily basis.

FCE’s are covered by work comp insurance, motor vehicle and some private insurance. Occasionally, Vocational Rehabilitation, employers or lawyers will pay for an FCE. Workability also offers an affordable self pay option for those without insurance coverage.

Phone, fax or email your request for an FCE on our Contact page. We will contact you to request a physician referral, recent medical notes, patient contact and billing information.