Massage Therapist Job at Advocate Health Care (Winston Salem)

Job Description

Part Time Massage Therapist position in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Performs massage therapy, patient assessment, treatment planning, and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment.

Job Responsibility

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
Completes all required documentation within the same business day of the client's visit
Performs massage therapy to assigned patients utilizing appropriate methods according to licensure guidelines and professional practice
Incorporates appropriate type of relaxation massage into sessions (i.e., neuromuscular, craniosacral, lymph, reflexology) to meet the needs of patient's history and goals
Tailors education to meet the age-specific and individualized needs of the client
Takes an active role in program development and contributes ideas for the development of promotional materials and community education
Prepares treatment area before patient arrival
prepares equipment, sets environmental lighting and music to create relaxing atmosphere
Provides an environment consistent with accepted standards of sanitation, hygiene, safety, and Universal Precautions
Responsible for cleanup after treatment, which includes sanitizing equipment and maintaining neat, orderly workstations
Acknowledges confidential nature of the professional relationship with a client and respects each client's right to privacy
Seeks out methods to meet privacy needs by providing adequate draping, etc
Upon delegation, when assigned to an outside clinic, assists with general cleaning, ordering and dispensing of clean linen, and miscellaneous clerical duties
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements

Massage Therapist license issued by the state of North Carolina
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Massage Therapy
Intermediate computer skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills
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: Simple grasping (75% of workday), Pushing and/or pulling (30% of workday), Fine manipulation (i.e., continuous massaging of soft body tissue)
Position requires repetitive use of feet (i.e., 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
therefore, protective clothing (i.e., gown, gloves, masks) must be worn as necessary
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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