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Outpatient OT Resource Clinician - CHT Hand Therapist Leader

Trinity Health · IL · $34.48–$59.92 an hour · Full time

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

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About your past

This role is a CHT hand therapist leader. Tell me about your certification and the hand and upper extremity cases you see most.

What they are checking: Whether they have the specialized hand therapy depth that the team will rely on them for.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with a hand surgeon on a patient's plan. How did you handle a disagreement?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate as a peer with surgeons while keeping the patient's recovery at the center.

How do you keep protocols current as hand therapy evidence changes?

What they are checking: Whether they keep learning and turn new evidence into updated practice for the whole team.

How do you balance a full patient caseload with the leadership and teaching parts of this job?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan their time realistically so neither patients nor staff development gets shortchanged.

What would you do

A newer therapist asks you to look at a patient who isn't progressing. How do you help without taking over?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach clinical reasoning so the other therapist learns and stays responsible for the case.

When the clinical coordinator is out, you're the designate. What would you do if the schedule overflowed and a therapist called in?

What they are checking: Whether they can make sound operational decisions when they are temporarily in charge.

A patient isn't doing their home exercise program and is frustrated by slow progress. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can find out what is getting in the way and adjust the plan to fit the patient's life.

About the work

Walk me through how you treat a patient after flexor tendon repair in the first few weeks.

What they are checking: Whether they know protocols well enough to protect the repair while preventing adhesions.

How do you decide on and fabricate a custom orthosis for a patient?

What they are checking: Whether their splinting judgment and hands-on skills match what a CHT leader is expected to model.

How would you set up competency criteria for staff treating hand patients?

What they are checking: Whether they can define clear, observable standards that keep care consistent across the clinic.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

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 www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf 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.

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