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Job Summary
SummaryProvides massages therapy to MGBCI patients, suffering from health problems, or want to relieve stress. Aims to reduce pain, heal injuries, and rejuvenate patients. Common duties include evaluating patients, explaining massage options, and providing guidance to help patients relax. Employed in both ambulatory and inpatient medical facilities.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
-Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
-Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
-Research current massage therapy practices and share with the team.
-Document treatments and notes.
-Keeps massage supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.
-Provides in service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
-Collaborate with all Departments.
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Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Massage Therapist [Commonwealth of Massachusetts] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
experience working as a Massage Therapist 5 years
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Massage Theory, Anatomy, and Physiology.
- Ability to assess patients' conditions and request assistance when necessary.
- Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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Pay Range
$27.95 - $40.70/Hourly
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Grade
6
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EEO Statement:
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