A pre-employment physical is a comprehensive
medical examination conducted as part of the hiring process to assess a
candidate’s overall health and fitness for a specific job. It typically
includes vital sign measurements, vision and hearing tests, a review of medical
history, and a physical examination. Depending on the job requirements,
additional tests, such as drug screenings or assessments of physical fitness such as a lift test,
may be included. The results help employers ensure that potential employees are
physically capable of performing job-related tasks safely and effectively.