Occupational Therapist - PRN
Posted Mar 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you changed a treatment plan because it wasn't working.
What they are checking: Whether they reassess and adjust instead of sticking with a failing plan.
Tell me about a time you worked with a patient who had both physical and behavioral challenges.
What they are checking: Whether they can handle complex cases with more than one type of impairment.
What would you do
As a PRN therapist, you could be covering different settings with different patient types. How do you get ready to step into an unfamiliar caseload?
What they are checking: Whether they review charts, ask the right questions and adapt quickly as a fill-in therapist.
A patient refuses therapy and says it's pointless. How do you handle that session?
What they are checking: Whether they find out what matters to the patient and connect therapy to those goals.
About the work
Walk me through how you evaluate a patient's ability to manage daily tasks like dressing and bathing.
What they are checking: Whether they use a structured evaluation of physical, cognitive and safety factors.
How do you set realistic therapy goals for a patient with a cognitive impairment?
What they are checking: Whether they set goals that match the patient's abilities and involve caregivers.
How do you teach a family member to help a patient safely at home?
What they are checking: Whether they give clear, practical education that improves outcomes after therapy ends.
The posting mentions age-related care. How would your approach differ between a child and an older adult?
What they are checking: Whether they can adjust assessments and treatments across the lifespan.
How do you document an evaluation so another therapist could pick up the case?
What they are checking: Whether their notes are clear and complete enough to support continuity of care.
How do you decide what adaptive equipment to recommend for a patient?
What they are checking: Whether they match equipment to the patient's needs, home and ability to use it.
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