Licensed Clinical Massage Therapist

Delaware Valley Community Health•Philadelphia, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Massage Therapist is responsible for providing evidence-informed therapeutic massage services as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team within Delaware Valley Community Health (DVCH). Services are delivered pursuant to provider referral and an established plan of care to support the management of pain, improve physical function, reduce stress-related symptoms, and enhance overall patient well-being. Unlike traditional wellness or spa environments, the Clinical Massage Therapist practices within an outpatient primary care setting and functions as a member of the Patient-Centered Medical Home. The therapist collaborates with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, nursing staff, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, patient-centered care. The Clinical Massage Therapist maintains complete and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record, adheres to all applicable federal and state laws governing massage therapy practice, and supports DVCH's mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited massage therapy program approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required.
Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Massage Therapist license.
Possess and maintain CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience working within a primary care or interdisciplinary healthcare environment, including collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health clinicians, nursing staff, and other members of the care team, is highly desirable.
Demonstrated a thorough understanding of human anatomy, physiology, musculoskeletal conditions, and the clinical application of therapeutic massage, including the ability to identify contraindications, recognize findings requiring referral to a medical provider, and deliver safe, evidence-informed care.
Experience working with electronic health records required; experience using Epic is preferred.
Bilingual proficiency, particularly in English and Spanish preferred.
Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center or community health center serving diverse and medically underserved populations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, and the ability to function effectively as a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
Perform repetitive upper extremity movements, including sustained hand, wrist, finger, arm, and shoulder motions required to provide therapeutic massage.
Apply varying levels of manual pressure during treatment sessions.
Bend, reach, twist, stoop, kneel, and maintain ergonomic treatment positions.
Assist patients with positioning and transfers on treatment tables as appropriate.
Lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 with or without assistance.
Demonstrate sufficient visual acuity to observe patient condition, document care, and safely perform treatments.
Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically.
Operate computers, electronic health records, and standard office equipment.
Maintain manual dexterity and physical stamina necessary to safely perform multiple treatment sessions during a scheduled workday.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years of clinical massage therapy experience providing therapeutic massage in a healthcare, outpatient medical, rehabilitation, integrative medicine, or comparable clinical setting preferred.
Experience working within a primary care or interdisciplinary healthcare environment, including collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health clinicians, nursing staff, and other members of the care team, is highly desirable.
Experience working with electronic health records required; experience using Epic is preferred.
Bilingual proficiency, particularly in English and Spanish preferred.
Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center or community health center serving diverse and medically underserved populations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, evidence-informed therapeutic massage interventions based on provider referrals and individualized treatment plans.
Assess patient presentation within the scope of practice and modify massage techniques as clinically appropriate while adhering to the established plan of care.
Document patient evaluations, treatment interventions, progress, patient response, and education accurately and timely within the electronic health record.
Promote patient comfort, dignity, privacy, and cultural sensitivity during every patient encounter.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health clinicians, nursing staff, care coordinators, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the healthcare team.
Identify changes in patient condition requiring referral or communication with the supervising provider.
Maintain compliance with Pennsylvania massage therapy regulations, infection prevention standards, OSHA requirements, HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable healthcare regulations.
Maintain treatment rooms, equipment, and supplies in accordance with infection control, safety, and organizational standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, continuing education, and interdisciplinary care planning activities.
Maintain professional competency through ongoing education and evidence-based clinical practice.
Completes other duties as assigned by Chief Medical Officer.