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Pre-Employment Physicals in Manassas, VA

Job-ready physical exams for employers and candidates who need timely medical clearance, documentation, and practical next steps.

Updated August 2026

Pre-Employment Physicals visit setting at an occupational health clinic

A clearer pre-employment exam for candidates and employers

Pre-employment physicals help employers confirm that a candidate can safely perform essential job duties before work begins. The exam may be simple for an office role or more detailed for safety-sensitive work, driving, lifting, industrial environments, healthcare, public safety, or jobs with exposure requirements.

Mega Health Services makes the process straightforward. Candidates can bring the employer authorization form, job description, required test list, photo ID, and any medical documents requested by the hiring company. The clinic reviews the requested exam elements, completes the physical assessment, and helps route paperwork back according to employer instructions.

Occupational health context matters

A general physical and a work-focused pre-employment physical are not always the same. Employers often need documentation that matches job requirements, company policy, Department of Transportation rules, or workplace safety standards. Exams are overseen by Dr. Gerald K. Lee, MD, PhD, whose practice spans occupational medicine, family medicine, addiction medicine, and obesity medicine, so the visit can be aligned with the actual onboarding need instead of treated as a generic checkup.

The exam may include vital signs, medical history, vision screening, musculoskeletal review, range-of-motion evaluation, job-related lifting assessment, drug or alcohol testing, respirator clearance, lab testing, or additional employer-specific forms. Candidates hired into a safety-sensitive or federally regulated driving role may also need the DOT-specific exam elements required for a medical certificate, rather than a standard pre-employment physical. The exact scope depends on what the employer requests.

Convenient for Manassas hiring pipelines

For employers in Manassas, Gainesville, Centreville, Haymarket, Bristow, Woodbridge, and the wider Prince William County area, delays in onboarding can create real staffing problems. A local clinic with walk-in access and employer account support can keep candidates moving from offer letter to first shift. For candidates, clear instructions reduce repeat trips and help avoid missing paperwork that slows down clearance.

Common questions

What patients and employers ask before they visit

What is included in a pre-employment physical?

The exam can include vital signs, medical history, physical assessment, vision screening, lifting or mobility review, drug testing, labs, or employer-specific forms.

Can I walk in for a pre-employment physical?

Walk-ins are welcome for many visits. Call first if your employer requires multiple services or same-day paperwork routing.

Do employers receive the results?

Results and forms are handled according to the employer authorization and applicable privacy rules. Dr. Gerald K. Lee, MD, PhD reviews exam findings before paperwork is routed, and candidates should bring the employer's instructions for how results should be delivered.

Can a drug test be done with the physical?

Yes, drug and alcohol testing can often be paired with a pre-employment physical when ordered by the employer.

Is a pre-employment physical the same as a DOT physical?

Not always. A standard pre-employment physical is scoped to the employer's job requirements, while a DOT physical follows FMCSA medical examination rules for CDL-regulated roles. Tell the front desk if the position is safety-sensitive or federally regulated so the correct exam is scheduled.

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