Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 478 - RULES OF THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD
Chapter 478-4 - MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION PROGRAM: PROSPECTIVE STATE EMPLOYEES
Rule 478-4-.05 - Assessment and Certification
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
(1) Self-Assessment. Positions that require general health conditions may be included in general standards of medical and physical fitness that provide for the Prospective Employee to assess oneself by completing a questionnaire or statement form. (10-31-96/1-31-97)
(2) Limited Physical Examination. Positions having essential functions that may involve moderate to heavy physical activity or exposure to conditions that normally place the employee or public in unhealthy risk situations may require a Limited Physical Examination for assessing if the Prospective Employee meets the appropriate standards of medical and physical fitness. The examination may be performed by a State Physican; however, the employee may choose to use any licensed medical practitioner other than a State Physician who is designated by the employing department. (10-31-96/1-31-97)
(3) Full Physical Examination. Prospective Employees for positions having essential functions that require strenuous physical activity or potentially life-threatening working conditions shall be assessed by a Full Physical Examination. The examination may be performed by a State Physician; however, the employee may choose to use any licensed medical practitioner other than a State Physician who is designated by the employing department. (10-31-96/1-31-97)
(4) Certification. Certification that the Prospective Employee meets the standards of medical and physical fitness may be completed by the Prospective Employee or a State Physician. (10-31-96/ 1-31-97)
(5) Cost. A department may develop a written policy that establishes the conditions under which the department or the Prospective Employee must pay the cost of a Limited or Full Physical Examination. (10-31-96/1-31-97)
(6) Reasonable Accommodations. A department shall provide reasonable accommodation to the extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Sect 12010 et seq. The department shall take into consideration the report from the examining medical practitioner that the Prospective Employee does not have any condition that would impair the fulfillment of the prescribed duties of the position and the certification statement of a State Physician when complying with the requirements of federal and state law. (10-31-96/ 1-31-97)
O.C.G.A. Sec. 45-2-40.