Massage Therapist Part Time

NC Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist

Pay Range

• Massage Therapist license issued by the state of North Carolina

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification 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.

What Youll Do:

• Performs assessment of client status and formulates a massage treatment plan in accordance with the clients goals and massage practice standards; ensures assessments reflect synthesis of gathered data into an appropriate plan of care. Recognizes clients inability to attain goals and consults with appropriate personnel.
• Identifies contraindications to massage and takes recommended precautions. Contraindications include phlebitis or thrombophlebitis edema skin conditions mononucleosis acute rheumatoid arthritis infection reflex sympathetic dystrophy malignancy insulin-depended diabetes medications and acute inflammatory conditions.
• Completes all required documentation within the same business day of the clients 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 patients 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 clients 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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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:
• 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.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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