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What they do
A Massage Therapist uses massage to relieve tension, pain, and other ailments in patients, and promote general well-being. May specialize in a certain type of massage, such as deep-tissue or sports massage. May be self-employed or work in a private practice, spa, fitness center, or medical or chiropractic care facility.
$73,119 / year median in Massachusetts
+2% projected growth
Job Description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Contributes to the Hospital's mission to care, to heal, and to excel in service to our community. This professional staff position will have an impact on improving patient satisfaction by providing the best possible massage therapy sessions to individuals to meet their needs, on an outpatient basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. and
Massage Therapy Certificate Experience:
Required:
At least one year in pregnancy massage and/or massage for cancer patients, as well as Swedish, deep tissue/trigger point massage, and sports massage
Preferred:
Craniosacral, reflexology, myofascial, hot stone and/or Reiki experience
Other Skills/Knowledge:
Required:
For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS
Required :
Massachusetts Massage Therapy License Preferred:
National Certification Board for Therapeutic and Bodywork (NCTMB)
LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
N/A
POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
N/A
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
On-call:
N/A Schedule requirements: N/A Travel requirements:
N/A REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Community Health Programs Supervisor Not responsible for supervising the work of others
JOB FUNCTIONS
Consistent with the WE CARE principles and inherent in a hospital environment, employees must be flexible in meeting patients' and the Hospital's needs. While the list below describes the primary functions of this job, all employees at Winchester Hospital need to recognize that an essential element of their job is the ability to respond to unanticipated and/or changing situations. This may result in assuming responsibilities or tasks which are not on this list. As part of the Center for Healthy Living team, the
Massage Therapist:
Assesses individuals for massage, solicits information from the client that will be helpful in developing the most favorable outcomes for the use of the therapy. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of relaxation, and other specific techniques. Provides massage according to the required standards. Completes all paperwork in a timely manner. Maintains equipment by cleaning therapy tables and reporting any damaged equipment to supervisor. Maintains supply inventory by monitoring supply levels, notifies admin staff to order and stock new supplies. Documents patient visit using
EPIC DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS 10
% variance
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS
The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors. It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties The list below is intended to describe the physical and sensory ability requirements of the position; however those requirements may vary, sometimes considerably, based on meeting patient and operational needs.
Pay Range:
$50.00 - $50.00 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled