Massage Therapist
Job Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Overview:
This is a Part time role at 32 hours per week.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- 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.
- 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 in-service 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: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Loud Noises Machinery Power Tools Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Reaching above shoulder Working at Heights Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 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
Required Experience:
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About Company
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States.
