Physical Therapist Assistant Mock Interview
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Question 10 of 30
Tell me why it is important to have patience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
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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.
"Patience is important as a Physical Therapist Assistant so I don't upset the patient. If I'm short or inpatient my patient might shut down and not do well during our session. If the patient is upset during the session it might cause an unnecessary injury."
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.
Becoming impatient with your co-workers or yourself at work is not only counterproductive, it can also be bad for your health. Stress and anxiety in the workplace can lead to conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure, so it's in your interests to keep a lid on things. Answer this question calm, cool and collective. Showing irritation or impatience during your interview will make it seem like you are hard to work with.
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 interact with people all day so I need to show them that I'm an approachable and patient person which will lead to a positive outcome."
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Patient progress is often gradual, so we have to understand that rehabilitation takes time. Just as well, they are looking to us for direction; our interaction shouldn't be abrasive.
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You bring up some excellent points! In the end, it would be great to add a qualifying statement regarding your patience level. I have provided a starter for you below.
"Patient progress is often gradual, so a PTA should understand that rehabilitation takes time. Just as well, patients are looking to us for direction; our interaction shouldn't be abrasive. I showed patience and understanding when....(tell a story about a 'time when' using the STAR framework to guide your response)."
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