Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
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About your past
Tell me about a time you worked with a patient with significant cognitive impairment.
What they are checking: Adapting interventions for patients with confusion or dementia.
Tell me about a program or process you helped improve.
What they are checking: Interest in program development and outcomes, which the posting mentions.
How do you work with physical therapy and nursing to avoid duplicating care?
What they are checking: Interdisciplinary coordination in a busy acute care setting.
What would you do
A patient refuses therapy. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they can find out why a patient refuses and turn it around, while documenting honestly if they cannot.
How do you prioritize your caseload when you have more patients than time?
What they are checking: Triage based on discharge timing and clinical need.
About the work
Walk me through an acute care OT evaluation for a patient after a stroke.
What they are checking: A focused assessment of function, cognition and safety in a hospital setting.
How do you decide what discharge recommendation to make, like home, rehab or a skilled facility?
What they are checking: Sound clinical judgment that drives safe discharge planning.
How do you supervise COTAs, rehab techs and students?
What they are checking: Whether they delegate appropriately to assistants and students while staying responsible for the plan of care.
How do you teach a family to help their loved one safely at home?
What they are checking: Practical caregiver training that prevents injuries after discharge.
How do you keep patients safe during functional activities with lines and drains in place?
What they are checking: Safety awareness when working with medically complex hospital patients.
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