Contingent Massage Therapist-PRN

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is on-call as needed to cover for call-offs and PTO. The Massage Therapist evaluates pediatric and select adult patients for massage therapy due to injury or disease and implements massage therapy programs and services to meet clinical needs. The therapist provides education or in-services regarding indications and benefits of massage therapy, documents evaluation results and patient progress, and provides patient and family education.

Requirements

Completion of basic Curriculum for Therapeutic Massage from an accredited School of Massage Therapy, required.
Licensure by the State of Ohio Medical Board, required.
Massage therapy experience in a hospital or pediatric setting, or clinical affiliation in pediatrics, required.
Strong interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Neuromuscular and Myofascial Massage Therapy, preferred.
Certification in Newborn Massage Therapy or Infant Massage, preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers massage therapy treatment to promote relaxation and improve pulmonary function.
Utilizes stress reduction techniques and other modalities, and observes and modifies treatment plans to meet needs and achieve goals.
Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs.
Adheres to department productivity standards.
Conducts massage therapy educational programs for hospital staff.
Documents evaluation results, objective status, progress, treatment plan, and recommendations compliantly.
Utilizes appropriate computerized or standardized documentation methods, as applicable to caseload.
Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on massage therapy activities, documents instruction, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
Evaluates patients with varied ages and diagnoses to determine appropriateness of massage therapy services.
Establishes goals and develops an individualized treatment plan.
Communicates status and collaborates with physicians, third-party payors, and relevant healthcare providers.