Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy - Nationwide Children's Hospital

The Massage Therapist evaluates pediatric and select adult patients for massage therapy because of injury or disease, implements massage therapy programs and services to meet clinical needs, provides education or in-services regarding indications and benefits of massage therapy, documents evaluation results and patient progress, and provides patient and family education. This is a full time role.

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• Evaluates patients with varied ages and diagnoses to determine appropriateness of massage therapy services.
• Establishes goals and develops an individualized treatment plan. Communicates status and collaborates with physicians, third-party payors, and relevant healthcare providers.
• Administers massage therapy treatment to promote relaxation and improve pulmonary function, utilizes stress reduction techniques and other modalities, and observes and modifies treatment plans to meet needs and achieve goals.
• Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on massage therapy activities, documents instruction, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Documents evaluation results, objective status, progress, treatment plan, and recommendations compliantly. Utilizes appropriate computerized or standardized documentation methods, as applicable to caseload.
• Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs, adheres to department productivity standards, and conducts massage therapy educational programs for hospital staff.

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Completion of basic Curriculum for Therapeutic Massage from an accredited School of Massage Therapy.

2. Licensure by the State of Ohio Medical Board.

3. Certification in Neuromuscular and Myofascial Massage Therapy preferred.

4. Certification in Newborn Massage Therapy and/or Infant Massage preferred.

5. Previous massage therapy work experience in a hospital and/or pediatric setting preferred or clinical affiliation in the area of pediatrics.

6. Strong interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing/Walking Constantly (67-100%)

Independently Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds Occasionally (0-33%)

Finger Dexterity Constantly Kneeling Frequently (34-66%)

Bending/Stooping Frequently

Reaching Frequently

Talking/Hearing/Seeing Constantly Pushing/Pulling Frequently

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.EOE M/F/Disability/Vet