Occupational Therapist – Inpatient – Per Diem - Days
Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about supervising an OT student. How did you help them grow?
What they are checking: Whether they can give clinical supervision to students as part of the role.
Tell me about a time you had to adjust a session because a patient's medical condition changed.
What they are checking: Whether they watch for medical changes and adapt therapy safely.
How do you stay current on inpatient OT practice when you're not there every week?
What they are checking: Whether they keep skills sharp even in a part-time or as-needed role.
What would you do
As per diem staff, you might cover Highland Park, Skokie, Glenbrook or Evanston. How do you get up to speed quickly at each hospital?
What they are checking: Whether they can adjust to new teams and routines without slowing down patient care.
A patient is on bed rest orders but wants to get up. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they follow medical orders and explain safety to the patient clearly.
What's your availability for a per diem role with one summer and one winter holiday?
What they are checking: Whether they can meet the schedule commitments that per diem staff are expected to cover.
How do you handle a patient who is depressed and has lost interest in getting better?
What they are checking: Whether they can find meaningful goals that help motivate patients to participate.
About the work
Walk me through how you evaluate an inpatient referred by a physician.
What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, efficient inpatient evaluation process.
How do you keep your documentation and billing accurate when you're busy?
What they are checking: Whether they write timely notes and bill correctly, which the posting names.
How do you decide when a patient is safe to go home versus needing rehab?
What they are checking: Whether they can make sound discharge recommendations based on function and support.
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