Physical Therapist Assistant Mock Interview
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Question 13 of 30
How do you work differently with an older patient
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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 provide the same level of care and caring to every age of patient that I see. I may move a little slower and speak a little louder with older patients but I adjust my patient care based on the patients needs."
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 Physical Therapist Assistant you have to adjust your style of therapy quite often. Working with older patients require a softer approach than a man in his 30's in good health. Tell the interviewer about a time you successfully rehabilitated an older patient. What steps did you take and how did you adjust your regular style of treatment?
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.
"Last week I started working with a patient that is recovering after a hip replacement. Treatment may be running slower than some but we are still making progress."
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Depending on their physical and cognitive functioning, I may speak more loudly and concisely. I often keep it simple in terms of instruction, and my guarding of the patient is typically closer.
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These are great ways to adapt your approach to the patients' needs. If you have a specific story of a time when you catered your approach to an elderly client, this is a good opportunity to give an action-based example.
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