Outpatient OT Resource Clinician - CHT Hand Therapist Leader
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
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 provides 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.
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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.