Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Posted Jun 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a patient whose mobility you helped improve. What did you focus on?
What they are checking: Whether they can deliver effective therapy that restores function.
Tell me about working with OT or nursing on a shared patient.
What they are checking: Whether they collaborate within the interdisciplinary rehab team.
How do you motivate a patient who is discouraged by slow progress?
What they are checking: Whether they can encourage patients through hard days in rehab.
What would you do
A patient says their pain is much worse today. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they adjust treatment safely and report changes to the PT and nurse.
You notice a patient is ready to progress faster than the plan says. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they communicate with the PT instead of changing the plan on their own.
As a PRN assistant, how do you get ready to treat patients you do not know?
What they are checking: Whether they review charts and talk to the team before treating.
About the work
How do you follow a PT's plan of care, and when do you check back with the supervising PT?
What they are checking: Whether they work within their scope and communicate changes at the right time.
How do you keep a patient safe during gait training?
What they are checking: Whether they use proper guarding, gait belts and assistive devices.
How do you document your sessions so the PT can track progress?
What they are checking: Whether they write clear, accurate notes that support the plan of care.
What vital sign changes would make you stop a session?
What they are checking: Whether they know safe limits and watch for warning signs during exercise.
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