Massage Therapist

CLAREMEDICA HEALTH PARTNERS LLC • Miami, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Massage Therapist is responsible for performing therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist (required)
• Licensed Massage Therapist (required)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)

Responsibilities

• Applies finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
• Assesses patients’ soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
• Confers with patients about their medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain in order to determine whether massage would be helpful.
• Develops and proposes patients’ treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
• Massages and kneads the muscles and soft tissues of the human body in order to provide courses of treatment for medical conditions and injuries or wellness maintenance.
• Prepares and blends oils and applies the blends to clients' skin.
• Maintains treatment records.
• Provides clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement, and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
• Administers massage therapy treatments by giving massages; initiating traction; applying physical agents; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines; directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects medical center operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees