Physical Therapist (PT)
Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a patient who made more progress than anyone expected. What did you do differently?
What they are checking: Whether they bring creativity and persistence to restoring function.
Tell me about working with OT and nursing on a patient with a spinal cord or brain injury.
What they are checking: Whether they collaborate in the interdisciplinary team that inpatient rehab relies on.
Tell me about a time you disagreed with the team about a patient's readiness for discharge.
What they are checking: Whether they advocate for patient safety while staying respectful of the team.
What would you do
A patient's blood pressure drops when you stand them up. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they respond safely to orthostatic changes and communicate with nursing.
As a PRN therapist, how do you keep care consistent when you only see a patient now and then?
What they are checking: Whether they read notes carefully and communicate with the primary therapist.
About the work
Walk me through your evaluation of a patient admitted after a hip fracture repair. What decides your plan for day one?
What they are checking: Whether they can evaluate quickly and safely for an inpatient rehab patient with precautions.
How do you decide how hard to push a patient who is medically fragile but needs intensive therapy?
What they are checking: Whether they balance rehab intensity against vital signs, fatigue and medical stability.
How do you set mobility goals that match what the patient needs to go home safely?
What they are checking: Whether they connect therapy goals to the patient's home setting and discharge plan.
How do you teach a patient and family safe transfers before discharge?
What they are checking: Whether they can train caregivers clearly so patients stay safe at home.
How do you keep your documentation strong enough to show medical necessity in inpatient rehab?
What they are checking: Whether they understand documentation that supports progress and the need for continued therapy.
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