What experience do you have working with professionals from other disciplines?
"Being new to the field out of my Master's program, I know that communicating and working together as part of a larger team is extremely important to provide the best patient care possible. During my fellowship, I had the chance to work closely with an Audiologist and a team of Occupational Therapists. In working with them, I had to learn their roles in the overall well-being of the patients I was working with. This gave me a greater perspective in the life of a patient in t
PT's, OT's, Physician
"During my years working as an SLP, working as part of a larger team has always been a high priority for me to help my patients. In the grand scheme of things, I usually play one small part in the betterment of my patients. Communication is key between key players like myself, OT's, PT's, physicians and family members of the patient and I am comfortable working with all members of the team."
Depending on the setting, you will be working with other professionals as part of a larger team when working with patients or students. The interviewer is looking to see how you interact with professionals from other areas as part of a greater team. Know the position that you are interviewing for and what types of people you will likely be working with and use those examples for this answer.
"In my time working as an SLP in a school setting, I have worked closely as a team with the teachers and the school psychologist in our district to better meet the needs of the students utilizing my services. Communication within the team is always very important. The teachers have the most one on one time with the students so I spend a lot of time communicating goals and progress with them. As well, both the teachers and school psychologist are the people that send new students to see me."
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