Massage Therapist

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. 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. This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position works 6:45am to 4:45pm. No weekends required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the health care field

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 areas in a clean, safe, sterile, and organizational state.
Order supplies as necessary.