Occupational Therapist - FT
Posted Jul 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you had to adjust a treatment plan because a patient wasn't making progress.
What they are checking: Whether they review outcomes honestly and change course instead of repeating the same plan.
Tell me about a time you worked with nurses or physical therapists to get a patient home.
What they are checking: Whether they coordinate well with other disciplines, which shapes discharge plans.
What would you do
You'll see outpatient, inpatient and swing bed patients in Park Falls. How do you plan your day across all three?
What they are checking: Whether they can organize a mixed caseload in a small rural hospital where one therapist covers many needs.
A patient isn't motivated and keeps refusing therapy. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they find out why and connect therapy to things the patient truly cares about.
In a small hospital, you may be the only OT on site. How do you handle a case you've never seen before?
What they are checking: Whether they know how to find resources and reach out to colleagues instead of guessing.
What do you recommend for a patient who lives alone in a rural area with limited support?
What they are checking: Whether they think practically about equipment, home changes and community help.
About the work
How would your goals for a swing bed patient differ from an outpatient's?
What they are checking: Whether they understand swing bed patients are preparing to go home safely and plan therapy around that.
Walk me through how you evaluate a patient's ability to safely return home.
What they are checking: Whether they look at daily tasks, cognition and the home setting, not just strength.
How do you set therapy goals that are realistic for a patient with cognitive problems?
What they are checking: Whether they can create goals that match a patient's abilities and involve caregivers.
How do you keep your documentation strong enough to support insurance and the care team?
What they are checking: Whether they write clear notes that show progress and justify continued therapy.
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