Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
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About your past
Tell me about a child you worked with who made great progress. What made the difference?
What they are checking: Whether they can reflect on what works and credit family involvement.
How do you stay current on new techniques and equipment in pediatric OT?
What they are checking: Whether they keep learning, which the posting expects.
What would you do
A parent wants to work on handwriting, but you see sensory processing issues getting in the way. How do you handle that?
What they are checking: Whether they can explain their reasoning to families and agree on priorities together.
How do you keep a child engaged in a session when they're tired after school?
What they are checking: Whether they adapt activities and use play to keep therapy working in after-school hours.
What do you do when a child isn't making progress after several weeks?
What they are checking: Whether they re-evaluate and change the plan rather than continuing the same approach.
This role is full time or PRN with flexible after-school hours. How would you manage documentation and scheduling in that setup?
What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and on time with notes when caseloads and hours vary.
How do you work with schools or other therapists involved in a child's care?
What they are checking: Whether they coordinate with others so the child gets consistent support.
About the work
Walk me through how you evaluate a young child referred for fine motor and self-care delays.
What they are checking: Whether they use standardized tools and play-based observation to find the real functional problem.
How do you write goals that are functional and measurable for a child, not just a list of skills?
What they are checking: Whether their goals connect to daily life, like dressing or writing in school, and can be tracked.
How do you teach parents to carry over therapy at home?
What they are checking: Whether they give practical home programs that fit a family's real routines.
How do you adjust your approach for a child with autism compared to a child with a physical disability?
What they are checking: Whether they tailor treatment to diagnosis and individual needs.
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