Doesn’t the decision regarding the candidate’s suitability rest with the hiring authority?
A.The ultimate hiring decision rests with the hiring authority, but it is the physician who determines whether the candidate is medically suitable. However, this determination should not only be based upon the job demands and conditions as defined and provided by the department, but also upon the risk management criteria established by the hiring authority (i.e., the degree and type of limitations/risks deemed acceptable).
