Fitness to Undergo Evaluation. If the employee cannot complete the evaluation or if the exercise physiologist or other person administering the evaluation (collectively the “Evaluation Administrator”) determines prior to or during the evaluation that proceeding with or completing the evaluation could pose a risk to the health of the employee, the employee will be notified that he/she should be examined by a doctor. Such notification shall be in writing and shall contain a description of the condition to be evaluated by the doctor and the physical requirements of the position. The Employer will not be notified of the referral to the doctor or the underlying reasons for the referral provided that the employee submits to the Evaluation Administrator within thirty (30) days of the referral notice documentation from a physician that he/she is cleared to proceed with the evaluation. After the employee provides documentation from a physician that he/she is cleared to take the evaluation, the Evaluation Administrator will then reschedule the evaluation as soon thereafter as is practical. If the employee chooses, he/she may obtain such medical clearance at no cost by seeking reimbursement from the Fire Department for the out-of-pocket expenses (those not covered by insurance) from his/her own physician or by being examined by the City’s physician. The Employer will obviously learn of the existence of the referral (but not of the details of the medical exam) if the employee is seeking to have the Employer pay for the exam, however there will be no adverse consequences to the employee if he/she is cleared to take the evaluation. The employee may also report the condition to the Employer at any time before the expiration of the thirty (30) day period if the employee becomes concerned that the condition puts him/her at risk in performing his/her regular duties, thereby invoking the provisions of subd. 3., below.
