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Post-Offer Employment Testing in Charlotte, NC
Determine whether new employees can safely perform the physical demands of the job — before their first day. Reports returned in 24–48 hours.
What is a Post-Offer Employment Test (POET)?
A Post-Offer Employment Test (POET) is a job-specific physical assessment performed after a conditional job offer to determine whether an applicant can safely perform the essential physical demands of the position before their first day. At EMPOWER in Charlotte, NC, POET testing is performed by Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L. Unlike a Functional Capacity Evaluation, a POET is a straightforward pass/fail screen based on the physical requirements of one specific job.
Job-Specific Testing. Objective Results. Confident Hires.
Basic POET
30–45 minutes
$175
- Lift assessment
- Carry assessment
- Push / pull assessment
- Walking tolerance
- Stair negotiation (if required)
- Simple written report
Comprehensive POET
60–90 minutes
$250
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Squatting, kneeling & crawling
- Ladder climbing & overhead lifting
- Repetitive lifting
- Grip strength
- Job simulation
- Detailed employer report
Custom Employer POET
Job-specific protocol
Starting at$300
- Job analysis
- Customized testing protocol
- Employer-specific report
- Pass / fail recommendations
- Physical demand summary
Employers are billed directly. Custom, high-volume, and on-site programs are available — ask for a quote.
How is a POET different from an FCE?
A POET is a pre-hire, pass/fail screen: EMPOWER tests an applicant against the specific physical demands of one job and reports whether they meet them. A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a broader, detailed measurement of overall work capacity, often used after an injury for medicolegal or return-to-work decisions. Need the detailed injury evaluation instead? Explore EMPOWER’s FCE services.
Build a stronger, safer workforce
What a POET measures
Every test is customized to the actual physical demands of the role.
Trusted across physical-demand industries
Testing by Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L
Every POET at EMPOWER is performed by Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L — a COMT-UE certified occupational therapist licensed in North Carolina (#14501) and South Carolina (#6178). Results are objective, job-based, and defensible, so your hiring decisions rest on data.
- Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist – Upper Extremity (COMT-UE)
- Licensed OT — North Carolina #14501
- Licensed OT — South Carolina #6178
- Reports returned within 24–48 hours
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Post-Offer Employment Testing — common questions
What is a Post-Offer Employment Test (POET)?
A Post-Offer Employment Test (POET) is a job-specific physical assessment performed after a conditional job offer to determine whether an applicant can safely perform the essential physical demands of the position before their first day. EMPOWER in Charlotte, NC, provides POET testing performed by Lauryn Bewlay, OTR/L.
How is a POET different from an FCE?
A POET is a pre-hire, pass/fail screen: EMPOWER tests an applicant against the specific physical demands of one job and reports whether they meet them. A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a broader, detailed measurement of overall work capacity, often used after an injury for medicolegal or return-to-work decisions.
How much does a POET cost?
EMPOWER offers three POET options in Charlotte, NC: Basic POET at $175 (30–45 minutes), Comprehensive POET at $250 (60–90 minutes), and Custom Employer POET starting at $300 for job-specific protocols. Employers are billed directly, and reports are returned within 24–48 hours.
How soon are POET results returned?
EMPOWER returns POET reports within 24–48 hours of testing. Each report includes the employer and job information, the testing completed, measured results, and a clear final recommendation — Meets Job Demands, Meets with Restrictions, or Does Not Meet Physical Demands.
Is POET testing legal and non-discriminatory?
Post-offer employment testing is conducted only after a conditional job offer and tests the essential physical demands of the specific position, which supports ADA-consistent, job-related hiring. EMPOWER builds each POET around the employer's documented job requirements so results are objective and defensible; employers should confirm their program with their own counsel.
What does a POET measure?
A POET measures the physical abilities a job requires: lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, overhead reaching, grip strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, balance, and job simulation. EMPOWER customizes every test in Charlotte, NC, to the actual physical demands of the role.
Let’s build a stronger, safer workforce — together.
Request POET testing for your open roles, or ask for a custom or on-site program.