In acute care and hospital environments, staff are regularly asked to perform physically demanding tasks, from lifting patients to operating heavy equipment. This is why it is crucial to make sure your workforce is physically healthy and prepared for the job.
Mobile Health provides physical abilities testing that ensures new hires and existing staff can safely handle these responsibilities. Our tests are part of a broader range of occupational health services designed to reduce injuries, mitigate workmens’ comp claims, improve hospital safety, and support better hiring decisions.
Why Physical Abilities Testing Matters in Acute Care
Patient-handling tasks are among the most injury-prone duties in healthcare. Lifting, repositioning, and supporting patients require proper strength, flexibility, and technique. Our Healthcare Physical Abilities Test (HPAT) is the gold standard for assessing range of motion, body mechanics, and stamina in nursing and clinical roles. We determine whether your staff can safely meet the physical demands of the job, before they’re on the floor.
What We Test and How It Works
Each physical abilities test is customized to the job description and facility standards. Testing can be performed on-site or at any of our 6,500+ clinics nationwide. Next-day appointments and real-time reporting ensure your team gets results fast, so you can hire with confidence.
Designed by Experts for Healthcare
Our tests are created by medical professionals with deep expertise in occupational health and hospital safety. The HPAT was built specifically for clinical settings and is now used by thousands of healthcare providers to reduce workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims. From small acute care facilities to major healthcare systems, our clients trust Mobile Health to keep their workforce fit, compliant, and protected.
Flexibility That Fits Your Facility
We know acute care moves fast. That’s why we offer both in-clinic and on-site physical abilities testing. Our team can come directly to your hospital, set up testing in any suitable space, and assess multiple candidates in one day. This helps HR teams onboard quickly while maintaining a high standard of physical readiness across the workforce.
Your Partner in Hospital Safety
Since 1984, Mobile Health has provided occupational health services that protect healthcare staff and patients. We streamline pre-employment screening, compliance testing, and physical assessments so you can focus on patient care, not paperwork. With 6,500+ locations, fast results, and customized solutions, we’re the occupational health partner your facility can rely on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What physical tests are used for nurse patient-handling assessments?
Common assessments include weighted lifts, body mechanics checks, balance and stability drills, and aerobic capacity evaluations. Our HPAT simulates real patient-handling tasks to ensure candidates can safely perform the job before hire.
How can acute care facilities reduce workplace injuries with physical abilities tests?
By identifying candidates who may struggle with physical demands, facilities can reduce workers’ compensation claims, lower injury rates, increase workforce productivity and improve team safety. Mobile Health’s HPAT is a preventive tool that aligns physical capabilities with job duties.
Get Started With Mobile Health
Let’s build a physical abilities testing program that protects your staff and your patients. Get started with the experienced occupational health professionals at Mobile Health.
