Registered Nurse (RN) - Physiatry Clinic
Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time you cared for a patient in an outpatient rehab or physiatry setting who had complex needs. What did you do and how did it turn out?
whether the candidate has relevant ambulatory or musculoskeletal/rehab experience and can apply the nursing process outside a hospital bed setting
Tell me about a time a patient became anxious or upset during a procedure. How did you handle it?
de-escalation skills and composure under pressure with patients, which the posting flags as a physical requirement
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or provider about a patient's care plan. What did you do?
ability to collaborate on an interdisciplinary team while still advocating for the patient
How do you stay current with evidence-based practice changes, and can you give an example of something you changed in your own practice because of new guidance?
commitment to evidence-based care as emphasized repeatedly in the job description
What does patient-centered care mean to you in a specialty clinic where patients may be coming back week after week for the same condition?
whether the candidate understands the relational, long-term nature of a physiatry patient population versus one-off visits
Technical
What does a typical patient visit look like for someone coming in for pain management or a joint injection, and what is your role before, during, and after?
actual working knowledge of physiatry clinic workflows like injections, casting, or DME coordination
Describe your experience with IV insertion and other fine motor procedures. How many have you done and in what setting?
concrete clinical skill level matched against the physical requirement of fine hand manipulation for procedures
What's your experience documenting in an EHR like Epic, and how do you make sure your notes support both care coordination and compliance?
familiarity with electronic documentation standards used across Advocate Health's ambulatory sites
Situational
Walk me through how you would triage a full clinic day when three patients call in with urgent issues and you also have scheduled procedures to assist with.
prioritization and time management skills specific to a fast-paced ambulatory clinic without inpatient backup
How do you approach patient education for someone starting a new rehabilitation plan who seems unlikely to follow through?
patient advocacy and communication skills tied to promoting long-term outcomes, not just task completion
If a patient's condition suddenly changes during a clinic visit, for example they become dizzy or short of breath, what are the first three things you do?
clinical judgment and readiness to respond quickly outside a hospital's rapid response infrastructure
Tell me about a time you had to lift, transfer, or physically assist a patient who needed more support than expected. How did you keep both of you safe?
awareness of body mechanics and safety protocols given the lifting and transfer requirements in the posting
How would you handle a situation where a patient's family member is frustrated about a delay or a denied treatment and starts raising their voice at the front desk?
professionalism and verbal de-escalation skills under real interpersonal pressure
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