Occupational Therapist, Inpatient & Pediatrics- Flexible full time
Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you disagreed with the team about whether a patient was ready to go home. How did you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can advocate with clear functional evidence while staying respectful with physicians and case managers.
The posting mentions helping train and mentor staff. Tell me about someone you helped get up to speed.
What they are checking: Whether they have actually supported a newer clinician and can describe how they adjusted their teaching.
This is a 32-hour flexible full-time role in Freeport. What makes this mix of settings a good fit for you?
What they are checking: Whether they genuinely want a mixed caseload and will stay engaged, rather than tolerating half the job.
What would you do
A child is crying and will not engage during your session. What do you try?
What they are checking: Whether they can use play and flexibility to get useful therapy out of a hard session.
You have more inpatient referrals than time today. How do you decide who you see first?
What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by discharge timing and medical need, and communicate when someone will be missed.
About the work
This role covers both inpatient adults and pediatrics. How do you shift your approach when you go from a post-stroke adult to a young child in the same day?
What they are checking: Whether they can switch assessment tools, communication style and goals across very different age groups.
Walk me through an inpatient OT evaluation for an older adult after a hip fracture. What decides your discharge recommendation?
What they are checking: Whether they connect functional findings to a safe discharge plan, which is the core of acute care OT.
How do you evaluate a child with fine motor or sensory concerns, and how do you involve the parents in the plan?
What they are checking: Whether they know pediatric assessment and treat families as partners rather than bystanders.
How do you make sure your documentation and billing are accurate when you are moving between inpatient and pediatric caseloads?
What they are checking: Whether they keep coding and notes clean across settings, which affects reimbursement and audits.
What lines and precautions do you check before you get an acute care patient out of bed?
What they are checking: Whether they know acute care safety basics such as vitals, lines, weight-bearing orders and fall risk.
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