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Question 15 of 30 for our Physical Therapist Assistant Mock Interview

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Question 15 of 30

What has been your most difficult situation in your experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant and how did you handle it?

The interviewer wants to hear about a particular situation that challenged you as a Physical therapist Assistant. The interviewer can see that you are qualified by reading your resume, now they want to make sure that you have the people skills needed to do the job.



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How to Answer: What has been your most difficult situation in your experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant and how did you handle it?

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  • 15. What has been your most difficult situation in your experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant and how did you handle it?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer wants to hear about a particular situation that challenged you as a Physical therapist Assistant. The interviewer can see that you are qualified by reading your resume, now they want to make sure that you have the people skills needed to do the job.



      Written by Heather Douglass

      1st Answer Example

      "The most difficult problem I faced this week was working with my schedule to get two walk in appointments in between scheduled patients. I made a point to explain to the walk-ins that I would do my best to get them in but they may have to wait a bit. The fact that I was up front with the possibility that they could wait made them understand why they had to wait a bit longer than normal."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      2nd Answer Example

      "The most difficult situation I've experience was an emotional experience with a car crash patient. The patient was very depressed and wasn't making much progress. Treatment was delayed but picked back up a few months down the road."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "The most difficult situation I've experienced was a patient who had complications from a TKA. He struggled with depression from the pain and quality of life he was experiencing. Treatment progression was slow, and he needed a lot of emotional support throughout the time I spent with him. It turned out to be extremely rewarding in the long run when he thanked me for all of my help and support."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This would have been a challenge, indeed, and it's great that the experience was so rewarding for you and the patient! When you deliver this story-based example, I recommend following the STAR framework by giving more details around the Situation, your Task in the story, the Action that you took, and further details around the Result.