The Job Function Matching System
JFMS is the comprehensive methodology for documenting job physical demands, testing functional capacity, and making evidence-based decisions for hiring, placement, and return-to-work.
Developed by DSI Work Solutions with over 20 years of research, bridging the gap between employers and healthcare providers.
Job Function Description
Manufacturing Line Operator
ActiveWhat is the Job Function Matching System?
The Job Function Matching System (JFMS) is a comprehensive, evidence-based methodology for documenting job physical demands, testing functional capacity, and making defensible matching decisions. It provides the standardized processes that bridge the gap between employers and healthcare providers.
Standardized Documentation
Create consistent, detailed Job Function Descriptions that document physical demands objectively and defensibly.
Objective Measurement
Use kinesiophysical testing methods to measure functional capacity with precision, accuracy, and reproducibility.
Evidence-Based Matching
Match employees to jobs based on documented abilities, ensuring fair, defensible, and legally compliant decisions.
Legal Compliance
Meet ADA, EEOC, and workers compensation requirements with standardized processes that demonstrate good faith.
Why Organizations Trust JFMS
JFMS Applications
The Job Function Matching System supports critical workforce decisions across the employee lifecycle.
Return-to-Work Programs
Make objective decisions about when injured employees can safely return to their jobs or modified duty.
Post-Offer Testing
Assess candidate physical capabilities against documented job demands for proper job placement.
ADA Accommodations
Document essential functions and identify reasonable accommodations with defensible data.
Injury Prevention
Identify job physical demands that may contribute to injury and implement proactive interventions.
How the System Works
A systematic four-step process that transforms job analysis into actionable, defensible matching decisions.
Analyze Job Functions
Document the essential physical demands of each job through systematic on-site job function analysis.
- On-site observation and measurement
- Force and movement mapping
- Frequency and duration documentation
- Environmental and postural factors
Design Test Protocols
Create standardized Job Function Tests based on documented demands for objective assessment.
- Job-specific test development
- Equipment specifications
- Safety parameters and protocols
- Objective scoring criteria
Deliver Assessments
Administer kinesiophysical testing using standardized protocols for consistent, reliable results.
- Kinesiophysical testing
- Objective capacity measurement
- Real-time safety monitoring
- Comprehensive documentation
Match & Decide
Compare functional capacity to job demands for evidence-based hiring, placement, and return-to-work decisions.
- Capacity vs. demand comparison
- Accommodation identification
- Return-to-work planning
- Defensible placement recommendations
Saffie Software
Saffie is the cloud-based platform that brings the Job Function Matching System to your fingertips. Create Job Function Descriptions, design tests, perform assessments, and generate match forms with AI-powered assistance.
- Organize jobsites, departments, and job roles
- Generate professional documentation automatically
- Share with healthcare providers for seamless collaboration
- Use for hiring, placement, return-to-work, and more
Who Uses the Job Function Matching System?
Employers
Reduce workplace injuries, lower workers compensation costs, and improve productivity with standardized job documentation and objective matching processes.
Healthcare Providers
Expand your practice with employer services. Offer job function analysis, functional testing, and capacity evaluations using the JFMS methodology.
Your Path to DSI Certification
Complete all four courses to become a DSI Work Solutions Verified Provider. Each course builds on the previous, taking you from fundamentals to expert practitioner.
Job Function Matching System Overview
Introduction to the complete JFMS methodology. Learn the foundations, terminology, and how all the pieces fit together.
Job Function Analysis & Description Development
Master the process of analyzing jobs and creating detailed, standardized job function descriptions.
Job Function Test Design
Learn to design effective job function tests that accurately measure ability to perform essential job demands.
Job Function Test Delivery
Deliver tests using the kinesiophysical method. Learn proper technique, safety monitoring, and scoring.
DSI Work Solutions Verified Provider
Complete all four courses to earn your certification. Demonstrate your expertise in the Job Function Matching System and join a network of verified professionals.
Ready to Implement the Job Function Matching System?
Whether you're an employer looking to improve workplace safety or a healthcare provider wanting to expand your services, DSI can help you implement JFMS successfully.