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Columbus, OH - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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Job Description Summary:


Evaluates patients for massage therapy because of injury or disease and implements massage therapy programs and services to meet clinical needs. Provides education or inservices regarding indications and benefits of massage therapy documents evaluation results and patient progress and provides patient and family education.


Job Description:


Essential Functions:

  • Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of massage therapy services. Establishes goals and develops an individualized treatment plan. Communicates status and collaborates with physicians thirdparty payors and relevant healthcare providers.
  • Administers massage therapy treatment to promote relaxation and improve pulmonary function utilizing stress reduction techniques and other modalities. Observes and modifies treatment plans to meet needs and achieve goals.
  • Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans instructs on massage therapy activities and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
  • Documents as appropriate and in compliance with requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload including scheduling entering daily charges and submitting timely documentation.
  • Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental inservice training programs adheres to department productivity standards and conducts massage therapy educational programs for hospital staff.


Education Requirement:

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


Licensure Requirement:

Licensure by the State of Ohio Medical Board required.


Certifications:

  • Certification in Neuromuscular and Myofascial Massage Therapy preferred.
  • Certification in Newborn Massage Therapy or Infant Massage preferred.


Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills verbal and written communication skills.


Experience:

Massage therapy experience in a hospital or pediatric setting or clinical affiliation in pediatrics required.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Electricity Fume /Gases /Vapors Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 4160 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61100 lbs Loud Noises Machinery Power Tools Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 4160 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61100 lbs Reaching above shoulder Working at Heights Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting Standing Walking


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)






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 individuals 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 their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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