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1. Interview at least 2 OTPs (OTA or OTR). 2. Type up information from the interviews. The objective is to gain insight into the OT profession, transfers, and demonstrate course learning objectives: #12 Practice safe transfer of patients using a gait belt and proper body mechanics... #14 Demonstrate acquired professional behaviors...
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Powered by iRubric Occupational Therapist Interview
*Make sure to interview at least 2 OTP, so at least one practitioner meets the excellent qualifications with patient transfers.
  Poor...........

1 pts

Fair..............

2 pts

Average......

3 pts

Good..........

4 pts

Excellent...............

5 pts

Education and Experience

Ask OTP about this and summarize in your own words.
Score:______

Poor...........

Only lists schools, degrees, and jobs
Fair..............

Describes program or courses; describes duties
Average......

Describes courses, training, duties and experiences
Good..........

Describes courses, training, duties and experiences and relates to position
Excellent...............

Describes courses, training, duties and experiences, relates to position, and has extensive work history in education; describes beneficial changes as result of actions
Interest in Position

Ask OTP about their interest in this position.

Score:______

Poor...........

Gives short answers; talks about what job expects, and is not very personalized
Fair..............

Gives short answers; talks a little about interest in position
Average......

Gives somewhat thoughtful answers; talks very little about making a contribution
Good..........

Gives thoughtful answers; talks about where making an impact/contribution
Excellent...............

Talks about aspects of the job that interests them and talks in detail about where they can make a difference; describes beneficial changes as result of actions
Job Knowledge

Score:______

Poor...........

Lacks knowledge of position/ requirements
Fair..............

Has some concept of interviewed position requirements but is not able to articulate them
Average......

Understands the general requirements of the position and is able to somewhat articulate them
Good..........

Has general knowledge of interviewed position and articulates it well
Excellent...............

Clearly knows the position requirements
Experience with patient transfers

Ask the OTP about his/her experience with transfers.
Score:______

Poor...........

Has no experience and is not able to respond to any transfer-related scenarios.
Fair..............

Offers inadequate responses AND shares inconsistent personal experience
Average......

Offers adequate responses OR shares inconsistent personal experience.
Good..........

Offers adequate responses AND/OR shared personal experience consistent
Excellent...............

Offers exceptional responses AND/OR shares personal experience which demonstrated consistent experience.
Experience with Difficult People

How do you handle difficult circumstances. Tell us about a difficult situation you have ever found yourself

Score:______

Poor...........

Very little experience working with difficult people
Fair..............

Very little experience working with difficult people in an educational setting
Average......

Some experience working with difficult people in an OT- setting; offers an example with strategies used
Good..........

At least one year of experience working with difficult people in an OT-setting; offers examples with strategies and successful outcomes
Excellent...............

Extensive experience working with difficult people; offers multiple, detailed examples with strategies used and successful outcomes; describes beneficial changes as result of actions.
Verbal Responses

Score: __________

Poor...........

Speaks unclear (mumbles);
mispronounces words or phrases; uses excessive improper grammar; fails to elaborate answers; speaks negatively about past employer or coworkers
Fair..............

Speaks somewhat articulately; mispronounces a few words and/or uses improper grammar
Average......

Speaks clearly; answers all the questions with little or no elaboration
Good..........

Speaks articulately with very few mistakes; answers all the questions appropriately with a few elaborated responses
Excellent...............

Speaks articulately using appropriate grammar and pronunciation; offers elaborated, appropriate answers with confidence
Attributes / Attitude

Explain your attitude toward work. What are your strong attributes? Attributes you want to improve
Score:______

Poor...........

Aggressive; overbearing; egotistical OR <BR>
shy; reserved; too nervous; lacks interest and enthusiasm OR <BR>
too enthusiastic
Fair..............

Nervous; speaks too loudly or too softly; stumbles or pauses frequently when speaking; lacks knowledge on topics
Average......

Nervous; normal speech volume; stumbles or pauses a few times when speaking; seems interested in the position
Good..........

Speech volume seemed natural, poised and confident; has an appropriate balance of nerves and enthusiasm throughout the interview
Excellent...............

Very confident, but not boastful; seems relaxed and very knowledgable about topics
Team Member

Describe why it is important to work as a team
How do yo handle difficult situations
Any success stories
Explain an event which demonstrates you as a team player
Score: ______

Poor...........

Unable to give example of own participation in successful teamwork; speaks negatively about coworkers or teamwork process
Fair..............

Limited ability to describe concept of successful teamwork; gives vague example of own participation
Average......

Describes concept and importance of teamwork; gives example of own participation; describes successful outcomes
Good..........

Describes participation in teamwork and describes successful outcomes; describes ability to resolve conflict
Excellent...............

Describes participation and leadership in teamwork and describes successful outcomes; describes ability to resolve conflict; describes beneficial changes as result of actions
Flexibility/Resourcefulness

Explain a time when you used technology effectively
How does he/she handle stressful situations

Score: ______

Poor...........

Inflexible; unable to give example of ability to prioritize, change plans, think quickly, handle stressful situation; speaks negatively about administration, coworkers, policies, situations
Fair..............

Gives vague examples of ability to prioritize, change plans, think quickly, handle stressful situation
Average......

Gives examples of ability to prioritize, change plans, think quickly, handle stressful situation and describe results
Good..........

Gives examples of ability to prioritize, change plans, think quickly, handle stressful situation and describe results; includes concept of teamwork, knowledge of chain of command
Excellent...............

Gives examples of ability to prioritize, change plans, think quickly, handle stressful situation and describe results; includes concept of teamwork, knowledge of chain of command; describes beneficial changes as result of actions
Creativity/Initiative

What achievement are you most proud

Score: ______

Poor...........

Unable to give example of creative thinking or taking initiative; speaks negatively about administration, coworkers, policies, situations
Fair..............

Gives vague examples of creative thinking and taking initiative
Average......

Gives examples of creative thinking and taking initiative and describes results
Good..........

Gives examples of creative thinking and taking initiative; describes results and effect on classroom team, students, others [ex. administration, parents]
Excellent...............

Gives examples of creative thinking and taking initiative; describes results and effect on classroom team, students, others [ex. administration, parents]; describes beneficial changes as result of actions
Total Points

/50 possible points

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