Physical Therapist - Continuum of Care
Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you recommended home modifications or equipment. How did you get the family on board?
What they are checking: Whether they can make practical changes stick in someone else's home without being pushy or vague.
Tell me about a patient who wasn't making progress. How did you decide whether to change the plan or discharge?
What they are checking: Whether they make honest calls about progress rather than continuing visits that no longer help.
What makes you want to work in home care and hospice rather than in a clinic?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the independence and isolation of home visits and are drawn to it for real reasons.
What would you do
You arrive at a patient's home and they seem confused, and their vitals are off from last visit. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize a change in condition and escalate to nursing or the physician instead of pushing through therapy.
Covering a rural territory means a lot of driving. How do you plan your day and keep up with documentation?
What they are checking: Whether they can manage time and paperwork on their own while spread across a wide area.
A family member keeps doing everything for the patient, which slows their recovery. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can teach caregivers with tact and respect while still protecting the patient's independence.
About the work
Walk me through your first home visit with a new patient after a hip replacement. What are you looking at besides the hip?
What they are checking: Whether they assess the whole home setting, including falls risk, stairs, caregivers and equipment, not just the joint.
How do you build a plan of care in home health that the patient and family will actually follow when you're not there?
What they are checking: Whether they involve the family and set realistic goals, since most of the work happens between visits.
What do you need in your documentation to show the need for skilled therapy in home care?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that notes must justify skilled care for Medicare and payers, or the visits are not covered.
How do you supervise a PTA who sees your patients in their homes when you aren't on site?
What they are checking: Whether they know supervision rules and keep clear communication so care stays safe and consistent.
How do you take part in discharge planning when a patient moves from home health to outpatient or to a facility?
What they are checking: Whether they think about continuity of care and hand off clearly so nothing is lost between settings.
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