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Recreational Therapists Mock Interview

Question 26 of 30 for our Recreational Therapists Mock Interview

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Question 26 of 30

Tell me about your assessment skills.

"I work with the therapy team and patient families to find out the needs, goals and desires of the patient in their recovery. I have the patient complete specific exercises and I take the time to get to know them. Over time I like to track their progress, checking in with the other therapists and doctors."

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  • 26. Tell me about your assessment skills.

      How to Answer

      You will work collaboratively with doctors and other therapists to help your patients achieve their goals. Reviewing doctors notes and assessing the patient's physical ability will help you to choose the most appropriate plan of action. Here's one way to approach this question:



      "I work with the therapy team and patient families to find out the needs, goals and desires of the patient in their recovery. I have the patient complete specific exercises and I take the time to get to know them. Over time I like to track their progress, checking in with the other therapists and doctors."



      You can share that you are detail-oriented and thorough in your notes as well. Share the steps you take to assess a patient and develop a plan of care.

      Written by Elisabeth Walter

      Answer Example

      "I work with the therapy team and patient families to find out the needs, goals and desires of the patient in their recovery. I have the patient complete specific exercises and I take the time to get to know them. Over time I like to track their progress, checking in with the other therapists and doctors."

      Written by Elisabeth Walter

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I work with the therapy team and res family to find goals, needs, goals and desires of the res care plan. If I'm assessing res for the rec care plan, I take time to know them. Over time, I like to track their progress and checking in with other team members and dr and family members."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      It's clear that you have assessment experience within the therapeutic recreation setting. I have suggested a slight rewording for your response, to improve detail and clarity.
      "To utilize my assessment skills, I collaborate with the therapy team and the resident's family to clarify the goals, needs, and desires of the resident's care plan. If I'm assessing the resident for the recreational care plan, I take time to get to know them and learn a little more about their interests. Over time, I like to track and evaluate their progress by checking in with other team members, the doctor, and family members to ensure that goals are being met."

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