Massage Therapist (Part-time)

About the role

Perform massage therapy and bodywork treatments to patients and clients. Massage Therapists apply a system of structured touch, pressure, movement, holding and treatment of the soft tissue manifestations of the human body while the primary intent is to enhance the health and well-being of the patient. This includes lymphatic techniques, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, and the use of electro-mechanical devices which mimic or enhance the action of the massage techniques. Provides education and information to clients, co-workers, employer and community groups on the benefits of massage and other holistic modalities. These services are provided through Lancaster General Health.

Schedule

• 6.5hr shift 2x a week and a Saturday
• Day shift: 7:30am–2pm
• Evening shift: 1:30pm–8pm
• Part-time / 20 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and/or visitors in a friendly warm manner
• Instruct new patients in completion of medical history and information forms, if necessary
• Perform and document initial health history, assessment, and evaluation of patient/client
• Perform and document all sessions performed according to established guidelines
• Effectively communicate and explain procedures appropriate to patient/client needs and preferences
• Practice appropriate massage techniques
• Maintain patient/client confidentiality and sensitivity during all patient/client interactions; report any unusual patient/client interactions to supervisor immediately
• Maintain patient records and patient satisfaction in accordance with Lancaster General Health's standards and protocols
• Maintain therapy room cleanliness and all supplies and equipment for massage therapy
• Participate in marketing and community events as requested
• Participate with in-service activities for patients, physicians and related hospital departments
• Participate in the performance improvement program
• Establish empathy and a person-centered approach to clients
• Round in departments to develop awareness of services and provide short massage session as appropriate
• Ensure all equipment and supplies get back to the appropriate place after a treatment has been completed

Secondary duties

• Continuing education based on the patient population that the therapist is working with
• Seated chair massage for other employees in the unit if time allows
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum required:

• Completed massage therapy education
• Licensed by the state of Pennsylvania
• Complete the required continuing education hours by the massage therapy board of Pennsylvania

Preferred:

• At least 2 years of experience performing massage

Benefits

• Part-time medical benefits available
• Tuition assistance available