Firs there was a phone screening with rehab director, then an hour and a half interview with rehab director, then 20 minute peer interview with other Occupational Therapists. Process took about a month
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- A time when your group disagrees with you
- How to handle busy work load
- Time you went above and beyond for a patient
- What can you contribute to the team
- Why are you interested in this setting
- Why should I hire you
- A time you received negative feedback
- How do you like to be recognized
- A time you had to be adaptable
- Toughest time you had with a patient
The interview was based around UPMC’s core values and was a lot of describing how past experiences has met those values. It was relatively easy. I mainly prepared by having some past experiences in mind.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you demonstrated commitment to quality.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA) in Jul 2023
Interview
Applied online and you either hear back within a week or they don't notify you at all until a month after they decline your resume. For a new grad OT, it was relatively hard to receive an interview for UPMC. I was also told that I would be notified if I was moving forward in the process, but was never notified.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions align with UPMC values, "why should we hire you", "tell me about a time where you experienced ______", and they throw in a clinical question to see what you would do in a specific situation.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at UPMC in Jul 2021
Interview
Interview consisted of two parts. Q&A with admin for 45 min and then Q&A with other therapists for 30 min. Dense with questions and 10 min description of job at the beginning.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to make a quick decision.
