Speech Therapist- Inpatient - PRN
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you worked closely with nursing or rehab to improve a patient's outcome.
What they are checking: Whether they collaborate across disciplines instead of working in isolation.
How have you contributed to cost-saving or performance improvement work in a department?
What they are checking: Whether they think beyond their caseload, which the posting lists as an expectation.
As a PRN therapist, how do you get up to speed quickly when you come in for a shift?
What they are checking: Whether they can review records and handoffs efficiently and fit into the team on short notice.
What would you do
A patient on a modified diet keeps getting the wrong tray. How do you fix it?
What they are checking: Whether they work with nursing and dietary to fix the system, not just correct one meal.
A patient with dementia refuses to eat what you've recommended. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they adapt strategies to cognition and respect patient dignity and wishes.
About the work
You get a stroke patient on day one who's failed a nursing swallow screen. Walk me through your evaluation.
What they are checking: Whether they run a full clinical swallow and speech-language assessment and set a safe plan quickly.
How do you tell the difference between aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria at the bedside?
What they are checking: Whether they can make a sound differential diagnosis, which shapes the treatment plan.
How do you set functional goals for a patient you may only see for a few days?
What they are checking: Whether they focus on what matters for discharge, like safe eating and basic communication.
What do you recommend for discharge when a patient still needs speech therapy?
What they are checking: Whether they can match patients to the right next setting, like home health, rehab or outpatient.
How do you make sure your notes are complete and timely in the electronic record?
What they are checking: Whether their documentation is ready for the next clinician and supports correct billing.
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