Physician Assistant Interview Questions
Go Back1. What are your weaknesses as a physician assistant?
2. How do you feel when a physician criticizes your work?
3. How do you plan to continually grow as a physician assistant?
4. What are some of the challenges of working as a physician assistant?
5. This position requires out-of-town travel at times. Will traveling be a problem for you?
6. This position requires a great deal of compassion. Would you describe yourself as a compassionate person?
7. How would you describe your communication skills?
8. What are your strengths as a physician assistant?
9. How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?
10. Have you ever had a disagreement with a physician? If so, how did you handle it?
11. What is an issue in the current healthcare system that you would like to see change?
12. The medical industry is constantly evolving. How do you stay current on medical advancements?
13. What is a dependent practitioner, and how do you feel about practicing as one?
14. Why did you leave your last job?
15. We conduct early-stage criminal background checks, credit checks, and drug tests on all of our candidates. Is there anything you'd like to talk about at this time?
16. Are you available to work nights?
17. Why should we hire you to be our next physician assistant?
18. Tell me about yourself.
19. Who is your mentor in the healthcare industry?
20. After reading the job description, what do you like most about this position?
21. What do you like about being a physician assistant?
22. How did you hear about this position?
23. Our organization promotes a healthy work-life balance with all staff. What do you like to do in your free time to find that healthy balance?
24. This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?
25. Tell us about your community involvement.
26. What made you pursue a career as a physician assistant?
27. What do you know about our facility?
28. What are some highlights from your clinical rotations?
29. What department of the healthcare field most interests you?
30. Talk to me about your GPA while completing your Masters' Degree.
31. What qualities does a great leader have? Which do you possess?
32. Are you willing to work a flexible schedule rotating with 2nd and 3rd shifts?
33. Can you work independently, or do you prefer to be closely supervised?
34. How would you describe your work ethic?
35. Some patients can be pretty challenging to work with. Do you consider yourself a patient person? How do you increase your patience level when working with complex patients?
36. What are your salary requirements?
37. What will you do if you have a patient that refuses to take care of their health?
38. Healthcare professionals are under a great amount of stress. How do you manage your work stress?
39. How do you gain a physician's trust and respect?
40. Are you comfortable making tough decisions in regard to a patient's care?