Massage Therapist, Part-time, (Milwaukee)

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of client status and formulates a massage treatment plan in accordance with the client's goals and massage practice standards; ensures assessments reflect synthesis of gathered data into an appropriate plan of care.
• Recognizes client's inability to attain goals and consults with appropriate personnel.
• Identifies contraindications to massage and takes recommended precautions, including but not limited to: phlebitis or thrombophlebitis, edema, skin conditions, mononucleosis, acute rheumatoid arthritis, infection, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, malignancy, insulin-dependent diabetes, medications, and acute inflammatory conditions.
• Completes all required documentation within the same business day of the client's visit.
• Performs massage therapy utilizing appropriate methods according to licensure guidelines and professional practice, incorporating types such as neuromuscular, craniosacral, lymph, and reflexology to meet patient needs.
• Tailors education to meet the age-specific and individualized needs of the client.
• Takes an active role in program development and contributes ideas for promotional materials and community education.
• Prepares treatment area before patient arrival, including setting environmental lighting and music to create a relaxing atmosphere; maintains sanitation, hygiene, safety, and Universal Precautions standards.
• Responsible for cleanup after treatment, sanitizing equipment, and maintaining neat, orderly workstations.
• Acknowledges the confidential nature of the professional relationship with clients and respects their right to privacy, providing adequate draping and privacy measures.
• When assigned to an outside clinic, assists with general cleaning, ordering and dispensing of clean linen, and miscellaneous clerical duties.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including understanding principles of growth and development over the lifespan.

Requirements

• Massage Therapist license issued by the state(s) of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader determines it is not required.
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Massage Therapy.
• No prior experience required.

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand approximately 75% of the workday.
• Must be able to sit, walk, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and reach above shoulders on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
• Position requires repetitive use of hands for simple grasping (75% of workday), pushing and/or pulling (30% of workday), and fine manipulation (e.g., continuous massaging of soft body tissue).
• Position requires repetitive use of feet (e.g., foot pedals to control hydraulic table).
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• May be exposed to electrical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing (e.g., gown, gloves, masks) must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.