Clinical Massage Therapist - Osher Center for Integrative Health - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
About the Job
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
OCIM (Osher) Admin
Job Summary:
The Osher Center for Integrative Health is seeking to add an experienced Clinical Message Therapist to the team! Shift: Monday - Friday, Day shift, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, no weekends.
At Osher Center for Integrative Health (OCIH), our mission is to provide relationship-centered care in a healing environment. We use an inter-professional team-based model to engage the whole person in accessing their natural capacity for health and healing. We believe this approach exemplifies the model for clinical care, education, training, and research in integrative health. More than treating symptoms, this integrative medicine empowers you to take an active part in your healing and wellness so you can enjoy a better quality of life. We are one of only 11 OCIH locations in the world. As part of the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health, we share knowledge, resources and best practices as we study, teach and provide complementary medical therapies. We also are an active member of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. These affiliations translate into expert care for you.
This role provides massage services to healthy individuals or to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or have had changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes, and system improvement objectives.
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Key Responsibilities:
+ Provides therapeutic interventions for patient and client identified objectives/goals. Demonstrates ability to do the following:
+ Select appropriate intervention(s) which produce the desired outcome(s) within the timeframe projected.
+ Modify the treatment plan if patient/client is not deriving benefit.
+ Incorporate new information gained, from ongoing dialogue with patient/client into treatment plans.
+ Functions as an integral member of the healthcare team. Demonstrates ability to do the following:
+ Respect roles and professional boundaries of others
+ Understand/comply with policies and procedures.
+ Collaborate with patient/client and team, as applicable, in provision of care.
+ Follow through with assigned roles and required activities (i.e. staff meetings).
+ Refer patients/clients appropriately, when needs require intervention beyond scope of practice.
+ Completes timely documentation. Demonstrates ability to do the following:
+ Consistently meet department and VUMC documentation standards.
+ Convey essential information in words easily understood by the audience.
+ Promote and meet obligation for reimbursement of the services provided.
Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
+ Licensed Massage Therapist in Tennessee, required
+ A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, required
VUMC Recent Accomplishments:
+ US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children’s Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
+ Healthcare’s Most Wired: Among the nation’s 100 “most-wired” hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
+ Becker’s Hospital Review: named as one of the “100 Great Hospitals in America”, in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
+ The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children’s hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
+ American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
+ Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
+ National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
+ Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
1 year
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
Organization:
OCIM (Osher) Admin
Job Summary:
The Osher Center for Integrative Health is seeking to add an experienced Clinical Message Therapist to the team! Shift: Monday - Friday, Day shift, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, no weekends.
At Osher Center for Integrative Health (OCIH), our mission is to provide relationship-centered care in a healing environment. We use an inter-professional team-based model to engage the whole person in accessing their natural capacity for health and healing. We believe this approach exemplifies the model for clinical care, education, training, and research in integrative health. More than treating symptoms, this integrative medicine empowers you to take an active part in your healing and wellness so you can enjoy a better quality of life. We are one of only 11 OCIH locations in the world. As part of the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health, we share knowledge, resources and best practices as we study, teach and provide complementary medical therapies. We also are an active member of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. These affiliations translate into expert care for you.
This role provides massage services to healthy individuals or to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or have had changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes, and system improvement objectives.
.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Provides therapeutic interventions for patient and client identified objectives/goals. Demonstrates ability to do the following:
+ Select appropriate intervention(s) which produce the desired outcome(s) within the timeframe projected.
+ Modify the treatment plan if patient/client is not deriving benefit.
+ Incorporate new information gained, from ongoing dialogue with patient/client into treatment plans.
+ Functions as an integral member of the healthcare team. Demonstrates ability to do the following:
+ Respect roles and professional boundaries of others
+ Understand/comply with policies and procedures.
+ Collaborate with patient/client and team, as applicable, in provision of care.
+ Follow through with assigned roles and required activities (i.e. staff meetings).
+ Refer patients/clients appropriately, when needs require intervention beyond scope of practice.
+ Completes timely documentation. Demonstrates ability to do the following:
+ Consistently meet department and VUMC documentation standards.
+ Convey essential information in words easily understood by the audience.
+ Promote and meet obligation for reimbursement of the services provided.
Qualifications:
+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
+ Licensed Massage Therapist in Tennessee, required
+ A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, required
VUMC Recent Accomplishments:
+ US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children’s Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
+ Healthcare’s Most Wired: Among the nation’s 100 “most-wired” hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
+ Becker’s Hospital Review: named as one of the “100 Great Hospitals in America”, in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
+ The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children’s hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
+ American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
+ Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
+ National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
+ Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
1 year
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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