Speech Pathology Mock Interview

Master 28 Speech Pathology interview questions covering clinical scenarios, treatment approaches, and patient case assessments.

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Describe the special education referral process.

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Ryan Brunner

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.

"During my work experience as part of my Master's program, I was fortunate enough to work in a local elementary where I was exposed to a few IEP planning processes. Working with my supervising Speech Pathologist, I was able to be an integral part of the team of educators that created the plan for each student and put it into action. I learned that the SLP needs to give vital information about the student to be able to put a full IEP into place and then work off of that plan moving forward."

Ryan Brunner

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.

"In my current district, I work with a team that consists of myself, the school psychiatrist and the occupational therapist when a teach or parent asks for an evaluation. Based on the request, I then schedule one on one time with the student for testing, ensuring that this happens in a timely manner. Following my testing, my team and the teacher then meet to work on the student's individualized education plan. My input, along with the other members, is an integral part of ensuring that the students plan is tailored to their needs. Following the implementation of the IEP, I provide my therapy as needed and give progress reports to parents and the teacher as necessary."

Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

As a Speech Pathologist, you may provide services in a school, private practice or a large medical facility. If you have experience providing services to children on an IEP, explain the process and role you hold within the school system. If you haven't had the opportunity to provide services to children, that is OK! Explain your current role, how you easily adapt to your surroundings and working within a school would be an easy transition.

Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

"I haven't had the opportunity to work within the school system yet but this has been an area of interest for me. I look forward to learning more about my role in the school system and providing care to children needing my services."

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28Speech Pathology Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why did you decide to become a Speech and Language Pathologist?

2.Describe the special education referral process.

3.What are your thoughts about inclusion and pull outs as therapy models?

4.What kind of help do you need to do your best work?

5.What are your experiences working with articulation?

6.Do you like to work in teams or are you an individual achiever?

7.Describe how you currently work or communicate with caregivers?

8.What experience do you have working with language disorders?

9.What are your experiences working with cognitive disabilities?

10.What speech therapy method do you practice the most?

11.Describe to me your best therapy session?

12.Do you prefer working with children or adults?

13.Talk to me about the controversies surrounding non-speech oral exercises?

14.What are your experiences using oral motor approach to improve speech clarity?

15.Speech therapy can cost your patient a lot of money, do you worry about the cost for the patient when doing your job?

16.Are you okay working the same career for 15 years?

17.Would your friends or family say that you have patience?

18.What are your research interests?

19.Describe your clinical experience during your internship or residency programs.

20.Why are you the best candidate for us?

21.Can you have a patient that has an aphasia and apraxia, and if so, which one would you address first? And how?

22.How have you used technology to better help our patients?

23.What do you know about our clinic/organization?

24.What assessment tools have you used to assist in evaluating patients?

25.What experience do you have working with professionals from other disciplines?

26.How do keep yourself educated and up to date in the field?

27.Talk about a time you had difficulty working with the parent of a patient or a caregiver of a patient. What made that interaction difficult and how did you overcome it?