Personality-oriented job analysis to identify non-cognitive factors predictive of performance in a doctor of physical therapy program in the United States

This study aimed to conduct a personality-oriented job analysis to identify non-cognitive factors that may predict successful performance or performance difficulties in doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students. Eleven SMEs were recruited to participate in the study. Nine SMEs participated, including 6 DPT faculty members and 3 recent graduates who had passed the NPTE and were employed as physical therapists. A questionnaire with 22 POJA traits and definitions was developed. The wording of the scales was modified to be appropriate for student admissions rather than job applicants.