Physical Therapy Aide (PTA) Interview Questions

16 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
17 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
18 Tell me about the last time you monitored or reviewed information and detected a problem. How did you respond?
19 Provide an experience in which you effectively coordinated a schedule.
20 Share an experience in which you successfully shared a difficult piece of information. (Make sure that the candidate has open lines of communication.)
21 Tell me about an experience in which you analyzed information and evaluated results to choose the best solution to a problem.
22 Provide an example when you were able to prevent a problem because you foresaw the reaction of another person.
23 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
24 Share an effective method you have used to train patients in the the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and/or supportive devices.
25 Provide an effective method you have used to maintain equipment and furniture. Share an experience.
26 Share an experience in which personal connections to coworkers or others helped you to be successful in your work. (Make sure candidate works well with others.)
27 Describe your experience measuring range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs.
28 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
29 Describe an experience in which you identified the educational needs of your students and successfully developed a way to teach/train them.
30 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)

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