Clinical Therapies Evidence Based Practice Coordinator, MT

This role will be 32 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Conducts educational programs for hospital staff students and community. Delegates to students from accredited programs and unlicensed personnel supervising care provided.
• 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.
• Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans instructs on massage therapy activities and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Evaluates patients 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.
• Recommends and secures patient referrals to community agencies to ensure continuity of care.

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: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Walking

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Computer skills Decision Making Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Problem solving Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Squat/kneel Standing

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Seeing Far/near

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