Massage Therapist
Cleveland Clinic, Akron, OH, United States
Overview
Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Massage Therapy promotes health and well-being by way of soft tissue manipulation and movement of the body. At Cleveland Clinic, our massage therapists use massage techniques to treat disorders of the human body, promote healing, improve clinical outcomes and encourage higher levels of wellness. Many patients enjoy massage therapy as a regular part of maintaining wellness, while others may use it as a temporary treatment for specific injuries or conditions. By joining the Cleveland Clinic team as a Massage Therapist, you can experience a great culture, advanced training and the ability to grow within the organization.
A caregiver in this position works days from 6:45AM – 4:45PM. No weekends are required.
Responsibilities
Administer therapeutic massage and bodywork modalities, including deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, stretching, pregnancy/post-partum massage, acupressure, reflexology and hydrotherapy.
Interview patient to determine medical history, condition, desired results and appropriate modality.
Apply selected modality, focusing on areas of discomfort.
Monitor patient\'s responses to treatment and adjust, change or terminate treatment based on feedback.
Document patient information, interview responses, treatments, feedback and results.
Maintain therapy area in a clean, safe, sterile and organizational state.
Order supplies, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program
Licensed in Massage Therapy (LMT) by the State of Ohio
One year of experience providing massage services or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
For Hospice staff only: Valid Ohio Driver’s License upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
For Hospice staff only: Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the health care field
Physical Requirements
Requires full body motion to move and lift patients and equipment, lifting of items in excess of 30 pounds.
Requires standing and walking for extended times.
Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients; e.g., carts and wheelchairs.
Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Massage Therapy promotes health and well-being by way of soft tissue manipulation and movement of the body. At Cleveland Clinic, our massage therapists use massage techniques to treat disorders of the human body, promote healing, improve clinical outcomes and encourage higher levels of wellness. Many patients enjoy massage therapy as a regular part of maintaining wellness, while others may use it as a temporary treatment for specific injuries or conditions. By joining the Cleveland Clinic team as a Massage Therapist, you can experience a great culture, advanced training and the ability to grow within the organization.
A caregiver in this position works days from 6:45AM – 4:45PM. No weekends are required.
Responsibilities
Administer therapeutic massage and bodywork modalities, including deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, stretching, pregnancy/post-partum massage, acupressure, reflexology and hydrotherapy.
Interview patient to determine medical history, condition, desired results and appropriate modality.
Apply selected modality, focusing on areas of discomfort.
Monitor patient\'s responses to treatment and adjust, change or terminate treatment based on feedback.
Document patient information, interview responses, treatments, feedback and results.
Maintain therapy area in a clean, safe, sterile and organizational state.
Order supplies, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program
Licensed in Massage Therapy (LMT) by the State of Ohio
One year of experience providing massage services or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
For Hospice staff only: Valid Ohio Driver’s License upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
For Hospice staff only: Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the health care field
Physical Requirements
Requires full body motion to move and lift patients and equipment, lifting of items in excess of 30 pounds.
Requires standing and walking for extended times.
Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients; e.g., carts and wheelchairs.
Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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