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Ortho Clinical Resource Specialist

Essity · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Apr 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time your clinical knowledge helped a customer see the value of a product.

What they are checking: Whether they can link clinical expertise to the measurable value the posting emphasizes.

Tell me about a customer relationship you built that lasted well beyond the first sale.

What they are checking: Whether they maintain relationships through ongoing support rather than one-time visits.

Why move from direct patient care into a clinical resource role, or why stay in it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the shift to education and commercial support and want it.

What would you do

A clinician tells you they've been applying a cast or splint product a certain way for years and don't need training. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn credibility with experienced clinicians without talking down to them.

How would you train our own sales reps so they can speak confidently about the product line?

What they are checking: Whether they can translate clinical depth for a non-clinical internal audience.

A customer reports a product issue that could affect patient safety. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to document and escalate complaints through proper channels right away.

How would you manage a calendar with education requests from many accounts across a large region?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by impact and keep commitments across a busy schedule.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd run an in-service on an orthopedic product for a group of nurses and techs.

What they are checking: Whether they teach clearly and practically for busy clinical staff with different skill levels.

What clinical problems with casting and splinting come up most, and how do product choice and technique affect them?

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on orthopedic knowledge, such as skin issues, fit, and immobilization.

How do you measure whether your education actually changed practice at a facility?

What they are checking: Whether they think beyond attendance to outcomes, adoption, and follow-up.

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The full job description

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Ortho Clinical Resource Specialist Who We Are Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions. Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors. About the Role Essity is looking for an experienced Ortho Clinical Resource Specialist . This role will be responsible for providing clinical expertise to customers through education and training on Essity line of orthopedic products, while establishing and maintaining solid customer relationships. This person must understand customer needs across all segments to ensure that they clearly recognize a measurable value to our programs. This role's primary focus will be providing clinical education to current and potential customers, provide internal training to hospital sales reps., set up trials and conversions, and support industry trade shows. This position reports to the National Clinical Director. The ideal person would be located in St. Louis,MO, Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI, or Kansas City, MO We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk. What You Will Do • Provide expert clinical consultation primarily within defined territory with the understanding that travel may be required within the United States as needed. • Provide relevant presentations to medium and large customer groups or regional & National Health care shows live or in a web share format. • Work in collaboration with Account Managers and National Key Account Manager to provide and present relevant educational offerings. • Coordinate and facilitate educational rollouts for new and existing customers. • Leverage industry knowledge with customers to be seen as the trusted category specialist. • Work with Clinical Director to roll out new clinical programs and educational content. • Identify opportunities to advance customer outcomes. • Document activities and maintain all organizational processes (CRM system, Expense Management System, etc). • Participate in personal skill development and the clinical skill development of others. • Operate in a manner consistent with Essity’ s beliefs and behaviors: Commitment, Courage, Collaboration, and Care Who You Are • Bachelor's Degree and/or healthcare certification in related field • Three to Five (3-5) years of experience in the healthcare industry. • Requires ability to work day and night shifts, as needed. • Usual workdays are Monday – Friday but must be able to work on the weekend as needed for tradeshows, special educational events, or travel requirements. • Orthopedic Technologist Certified (OTC) via National Board of Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) and Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) via American Society of Orthopedic Professionals certification required within first 90 days of hire. ATC (via BOC) certification is a plus. • Actively involved with local and/or national orthopedic organizations. • Five to Ten (5-10) years of experience working in an Orthopedic practice working as an Orthopedic Technician or Emergency Room Nurse/Technician. • Splinting and Casting application at EXPERT level. • Strong customer focus and relationship building. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point) • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within teams. • Strong analytical skills to be able to determine root cause for clinical fluctuations. • Ability to manage time and priorities to meet deadlines. • Strong presentation skills. • Experience teaching Orthopedic Physician Residents/ Emergency Room Physicians Resident casting and splinting a plus. • TRAVEL: Ability and willingness to travel 80% to domestic locations. • The ability to drive a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license is required. • Must live near a major airport within Northeast territory and ability to travel often. What We Can Offer You At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. Compensation and Benefits: Expected Compensation Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience. Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits: • United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance • Wellness program provided through Rally • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance • PTO offering with Paid Holidays • Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. Additional Information The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com Together, we are improving lives, every day Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. Application End Date: Job Requisition ID: Essity260926

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