Massage Therapist

University of Miami • Miami, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami UHealth Department of Physical Therapy is hiring a full-time Massage Therapist in Miami, Florida. The therapist uses massage techniques to control pain, reduce stress, and promote relaxation for clients in an assigned healthcare facility. The role includes gathering basic medical histories, assessing clients’ conditions, and selecting appropriate techniques based on their health. Work may take place in outpatient, inpatient, and infusion settings, including before and after treatment.

The therapist collaborates with providers within and outside the department to develop treatment plans, documents care in patients’ medical records, maintains treatment areas and inventories, and provides clients with guidance on posture, stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitation. The role also involves teaching students core massage therapy concepts and participating in a collaborative, reflective, and learning-oriented clinical team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Graduation from an accredited massage school.
• Current certification and license in the state of Florida.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required; the department-specific description states a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a related practice area.
• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand one’s contribution and limitations in patient care, learn from other providers, think creatively about care delivery, and be self-reflective and receptive to feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification in neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, lymphatic massage, or medical massage, or willingness to complete additional training.
• Clinical experience in a physical therapy practice setting with direct patient interactions.
• Experience with Epic patient electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer table and chair massages for patients before and after treatment.
• Work in outpatient, inpatient, and infusion areas.
• Manage inventories and treatment areas, and ensure treatment rooms are clean.
• Interview patients and gather medical information; assess soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
• Provide massage therapy using hands or physical aids to treat medical conditions or injuries.
• Prepare and blend oils and apply them to clients’ skin.
• Discuss clients’ medical histories, stress, and pain to determine how massage may help.
• Guide clients on postural improvement, stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Orient patients on proper use of medical equipment and explain medical procedures.
• Document treatments in patients’ medical records.
• Consult and collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Teach students core concepts of massage therapy.
• Communicate with providers across the UM Medical campus as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, remain receptive to feedback, and refine practice through ongoing education.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Tuition remission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time