Outpatient OT Resource Clinician - CHT Hand Therapist Leader

Trinity Health; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One (Medical and_DnT

Competitive Shift Differentials

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram

403(b) with Employer Match

On Site Fitness Center (GottliebMemor

Referral Rewards

Perks Program

Job summary

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, seeks an Occupational Therapist Resource Clinician to provide clinical leadership and direct patient care within our Chicago-area system. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator and Director, maintaining current clinical protocols and supporting staff development.

You will participate in staff orientation, rounds, and multidisciplinary projects, while upholding Loyola's mission and core values in every patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Masters-level degree in Occupational Therapy required or preferred.
• CPR certification or Basic Life Support required.
• Licensed/Registered as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate patients, plan and modify care, and conduct treatment.
• Provide clinical guidance and serve as a resource to staff, collaborating with Clinical Coordinator and Director.
• Develop competency-based criteria for clinical skills and update clinical protocols regularly.
• Coordinate and oversee staff orientation, cross-training, rounds, clinics, and meetings; participate in hiring and staff development.
• Co-treat with staff for complex cases to ensure positive outcomes and support staff development.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical documentation

Staff training

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine is part of a three-hospital system includingLoyola University Medical Center,Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, andMacNeal Hospital.

If you areinterested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionatecareand improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What you'll do:

The Occupational Therapist Resource Clinician p rovides clinical guidance and development to staff and serves as a clinical resource to staff and collaborates with Clinical Coordinator and Director. Provides direct patient care, which may include evaluating patients, planning and modifying patient care, and conducting treatment. Consistently demonstrates support of Loyola's Statement of Mission and Philosophy and Trinity Core Values.

Practice Management - Assists Clinical Coordinator and Manager in the
development of competency-based criteria for clinical skills. Validates
staff competency related to clinical skills. Assists with operations in the
absence of the clinical coordinator and/or manager and functions as a
designate. Updates clinical protocols regularly to ensure most recent
technology. Participates in the development of special projects for the
department. Assist in referral development in conjunction with Manager
and Clinical Coordinator. Participates on committees/task forces/QI
Meetings, to represent the rehabilitation services department.

- Assists with clinical and ancillary
support personnel professional development activities. Coordinates,
schedules and oversees new employee orientation activities for clinical skills, programs, and protocols. Oversees preceptors to ensure consistency in orientation program. Assist Clinical Coordinator and Manager with cross training of staff. Assist in coordinating and scheduling staff participation in rounds, clinics, meetings, in services, planning conferences. Provides input into staff performance appraisals.
Coaches, counsels and mentors staff on clinical and behavioral performance standards and accountabilities related to patient care activities. Assigns and delegate task and projects to staff based on skill level. Provides guidance and follow up as needed. Co-treats with staff as necessary for complex cases to ensure positive outcomes as well as for staff development. Ensures ongoing education and assists staff in developing personal goals and objectives. Participates in hiring new staff.

What you'll need for this job:

• MastersDegree; OccupationalTherapy

• 3-5 years of job-related experience preferred

• BasicLifeSupport(CPR)

• Licensed/Registered as an OccupationalTherapist

Perks & Benefits:

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)

• Competitive Shift Differentials

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• 403(b) with Employer Match

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Referral Rewards

• Perks Program

Compensation:

Pay Range: $34.48-$59.92 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.