Outpatient OT Resource Clinician - CHT Hand Therapist Leader

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 including Loyola University Medical Center , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , and MacNeal Hospital . If you are interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and 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. Program and Staff Development - 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: Masters Degree; Occupational Therapy 3-5 years of job-related experience preferred Basic Life Support (CPR) Licensed/Registered as an Occupational Therapist 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. Click or copy URL to your browser 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.