Outpatient Physical Therapist Silvis PRN
Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
How do you involve family or caregivers in reaching a patient's functional goals?
What they are checking: Whether they include support systems in the plan, which the posting specifically calls out.
Tell me about a time you worked with a physician, OT or speech therapist on a shared patient.
What they are checking: Whether they collaborate across disciplines, since this role works with several professions.
How do you keep a patient motivated to do their home exercise program?
What they are checking: Whether they can make home programs simple and meaningful so patients actually follow them.
What would you do
A patient stops making progress after several weeks. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they reassess, change the plan or refer back rather than continuing the same treatment.
You notice red flag symptoms during a session that suggest something serious. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize when a problem is outside physical therapy and contact the physician promptly.
This is a PRN role in Silvis. What availability can you offer, and how do you stay current between shifts?
What they are checking: Whether they can offer dependable coverage and keep their skills sharp when working as needed.
About the work
Walk me through your evaluation of a new outpatient with low back pain.
What they are checking: Whether they run a thorough, organized evaluation that leads to a clear plan of care.
You treat patients of all ages here. How do you change your approach for a teenager after a sports injury compared to an older adult after a fall?
What they are checking: Whether they can adapt treatment and communication to very different patients.
There's occasional inpatient weekend coverage. How comfortable are you treating patients in the hospital?
What they are checking: Whether they can safely handle acute care patients with lines, precautions and medical instability.
How do you document a session so it supports both care and insurance requirements?
What they are checking: Whether their notes show skilled care and measurable progress, which payers require.
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