Clinical Massage Therapist

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

About the role

Reports to the Manager/Director. Provides therapeutic and relaxation massage treatments to staff, physicians, visitors, guests and other clients. The Clinical Massage Therapist II is also qualified to provide massage treatments to patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating massage schedule and setup in advance of massage session(s) to optimize privacy and quiet for the massage environment.
• Conducting pre-massage interview to assess recipient needs and any special precautions or contraindications related to physical condition and to determine appropriate massage modality.
• Obtaining written parental consent prior to providing massage treatment to minor.
• Administering pre and post massage symptom evaluations as program requires.
• Reducing muscle tension and pain.
• Reducing stress, anxiety and depression.
• Improving circulation and joint flexibility.
• Promoting relaxation and a sense of well-being.
• Reducing sleeplessness, fatigue or nausea.
• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.
• Attending and participating in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completing mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Maintaining license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Consistently utilizing appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an accredited massage therapy certificate program requiring a minimum 500 hours instruction plus supervised clinical hours.
• One year (or 800 hours) professional massage experience, preferably in healthcare facility (e.g., hospital, hospice, sports clinic or extended care facility) required.
• Certification by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), and membership with the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) or equivalent association.
• Current St. Joseph County Health Department Massage Therapist permit and maintenance of same.

Skills

• Technical knowledge and expertise necessary to provide therapeutic and relaxation massage treatments to recipients.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology in order to perform and communicate massage assessments and treatments with recipients.
• Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to interact effectively with a diverse group of massage recipients in a professional, courteous, friendly and sincere manner.

Benefits

Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform essential functions.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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