Massage Therapist

Advocate Health • Park Ridge, IL

14d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Massage Therapist assesses client status, develops treatment plans based on client goals and massage practice standards, and provides massage therapy within licensure guidelines and professional practice. The therapist identifies contraindications and takes appropriate precautions, documents each visit on the same business day, and tailors treatment and education to clients’ individual and age-specific needs. The position supports program development and community education, prepares and sanitizes treatment areas and equipment, and protects client privacy. When delegated at an outside clinic, the therapist may also assist with cleaning, linen, ordering, dispensing, and clerical duties. The schedule can be built around client demand, and the role supports the team on site by providing massage therapy services.

Requirements

• Current Massage Therapist license issued by the state(s) of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of an accredited or approved Massage Therapy program.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• No experience required.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing for approximately 75% of the workday, frequent lifting up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 35 pounds, repetitive hand and foot use, and functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job and wear protective clothing as necessary when exposed to electrical hazards, blood, or body fluids.

Responsibilities

• Assess client status and formulate treatment plans consistent with client goals and massage practice standards.
• Recognize when clients may be unable to attain their goals and consult appropriate personnel.
• Identify massage contraindications and take recommended precautions.
• Complete required documentation on the same business day as the client visit.
• Provide massage therapy using appropriate methods within licensure guidelines and professional practice, incorporating relaxation techniques suited to each client’s history and goals.
• Tailor education to clients’ age-specific and individual needs; contribute to program development, promotional materials, and community education.
• Prepare the treatment area, equipment, lighting, and music before client arrival; maintain sanitation, hygiene, safety, and Universal Precautions; clean and sanitize equipment and keep workstations orderly after treatment.
• Respect client confidentiality and privacy, including providing adequate draping.
• When delegated at an outside clinic, assist with general cleaning, ordering and dispensing clean linen, and miscellaneous clerical duties.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, potential premium and incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree