FROM MY PT SCHOOL NOTES · HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS · UNIT 4 · CHAPTER 19
Interviews: questions, preparation and follow-up
19 Interviews: questions, preparation and follow-up How do you tell whether a PT job is a good mutual fit?
Core ideas from class
- Prepare for setting-specific clinical situations and questions about feedback, documentation, supervision and interprofessional communication.
- Ask the employer about orientation, productivity expectations, payer mix, mentorship, staffing and decision authority.
- Employers should use consistent, job-related prompts and avoid non-job-related personal inquiries.
Think like a PT
Ask how the clinic supports a PT when medically necessary visit duration conflicts with a fixed productivity expectation.
Remember
Interview both ways: assess patient care conditions and professional growth, not just salary.
Historical source note: Humorous anecdotes and old legal tips in the original deck were omitted as low-value or potentially misleading.
From my class sources: 7 The Interview.pdf. These are personal school notes with newer editorial context—not a current legal, payroll, payer-contract or reimbursement manual. Check applicable rules and dates before professional use.
