Part Time Massage Therapist

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians•Dowagiac, MI

About The Position

Pokagon Health Services is hiring a part-time, year-round Massage Therapist with a set weekly schedule. The therapist performs therapeutic massage to improve circulation, promote relaxation, relieve stress, pain, and injuries, and aid patients’ adjustment for chiropractors. Care is provided in clinics and may also be provided at health fairs and other community events. The therapist establishes respectful, compassionate, therapeutic environments and provides individualized, culturally appropriate care. They assess patients, develop treatment plans based on provider referrals, deliver appropriate massage techniques, monitor progress, document treatment, and communicate outcomes and recommendations to referring providers. The role involves collaboration with chiropractors, physicians, and advanced practitioners, and requires adherence to provider orders, infection-control procedures, HIPAA, and professional ethics. The therapist also maintains a calming treatment environment and keeps current with evidence-based techniques and medical research. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current Michigan Board of Massage Therapy or National Licensure, at least one year of massage experience, proficiency in MS Office, and experience documenting in an electronic health record. Higher position bands require additional experience: PB-7 requires two years of massage experience, including six months in a clinical setting; PB-8 requires four years, including one year in a clinic setting. EPIC EHR experience is preferred. Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current licensure by the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy or National Licensure.
At least one year of massage experience.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and time management abilities.
Proficiency in multiple massage modalities and therapeutic techniques.
Diverse manual techniques.
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Proficiency with MS Office Applications.
Experience documenting in an electronic health record.
PB-7: At least two years of massage experience, including six months in a clinical setting.
PB-8: At least four years of massage experience, including one year in a clinic setting.
Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions.
Physical stamina to provide consistent, effective massage.
Manual dexterity and hand strength to perform massage techniques.
Ability to use proper body mechanics.
Ability to frequently use hands, fingers, arms, and body to manipulate patients.
Ability to frequently talk and hear.

Nice To Haves

EPIC EHR experience.

Responsibilities

Establish respectful, compassionate, therapeutic environments and provide individualized, culturally appropriate patient care.
Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on provider referrals.
Provide massage techniques including deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and lymphatic drainage.
Treat conditions such as chronic pain, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and stress-related disorders.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Maintain detailed and accurate patient treatment records.
Collaborate with chiropractors, physicians, and advanced practitioners.
Communicate treatment outcomes and recommendations to referring providers.
Follow provider orders and treatment protocols as appropriate.
Provide massage in clinics, at health fairs, and at other community events.
Promote a calming patient environment using lighting and sound or music.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures and maintain clean linens and a clean environment.
Protect patient information and comply with HIPAA regulations and professional ethical standards.
Stay current with evidence-based massage therapy techniques and medical research.