Presented By: Brian Stewart

Employers face challenges everyday related to decisions associated with hiring and return-to-work (RTW). Smart companies have learned the value of performing job analysis to identify the essential job demands (EJD’s) of physically demanding positions in order to mitigate their risk of making subjective decisions. In this session, Brian will describe the process of having a 3rd party identify EJD’s and how to apply this information to develop effective testing, modified-duty and RTW programs.

Learning objectives for this session include:

• Understanding the process of job analysis and how to apply the information gathered to support and develop preventative and injury management processes.
• Understanding the ROI of implementing functional testing processes.
• Understanding the components of an effective, functional post-offer employment test (POET).

As the first employee of ARC Physical Therapy + in 2003, Brian has been a catalyst in helping to build one of the Midwest’s strongest out-patient therapy groups. In 13 years, ARC Physical Therapy + has grown from 3 employees to nearly 100 and now operates 15 clinics across the Midwest. Brian has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center, is a Partner, and serves as Chief Marketing Office for ARCPT+. Brian has spoken at numerous national conferences on topics related to the physical therapy profession, data driven decision-making and prevention of work-related injuries.