Massage Therapist, per diem - Center For Healthy Living

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Woburn, MA

54d • Onsite

About The Position

This professional staff position will have an impact on improving patient satisfaction by providing the best possible massage therapy sessions to individuals to meet their needs, on an outpatient basis. As part of the Center for Healthy Living team, the Massage Therapist will provide a caring, patient-centered environment. They will assess individuals for massage, solicit information from the client that will be helpful in developing the most favorable outcomes for the use of the therapy. The role involves demonstrating proficiency in the use of relaxation and other specific techniques, providing massage according to state required standards, and completing all paperwork in a timely manner. Documentation of patient visits using SOAP notes in EPIC and reviewing EMR/chart for relevant patient history is also a key responsibility. The position requires notifying supervisors and administration of any scheduling changes, maintaining a clean and professional treatment environment following Hospital Infection Prevention guidelines, and maintaining equipment by cleaning therapy tables and reporting any damaged equipment. Additionally, the Massage Therapist will maintain supply inventory by monitoring levels and notifying admin staff to order and stock new supplies, report any concerns to the supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in chair massage/community events and/or meetings to support promotional and outreach efforts, as needed. Maintaining requirements for Massachusetts LMT license is also essential.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Massage Therapy License (LMT)
• At least one year experience in Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial, oncology massage and pregnancy massage
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team
• Massachusetts Massage Therapy License

Nice To Haves

• Experience in treating patients with mobility issues, post-orthopedic surgeries, chronic pain, geriatrics, oncology, and pregnancy.
• Manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral, reflexology, and/or Reiki certification, is a plus.
• National Certification Board for Therapeutic and Bodywork (NCTMB)

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring, patient-centered environment
• Assesses individuals for massage, solicits information from the client that will be helpful in developing the most favorable outcomes for the use of the therapy.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of relaxation, and other specific techniques.
• Provides massage according to the state required standards.
• Completes all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Documents (SOAP notes) patient visit using EPIC and reviews EMR/chart for relevant patient history, as applicable.
• Notifies supervisor and admins of any scheduling changes.
• Maintains a clean, welcoming and professional treatment environment following Hospital Infection Prevention guidelines.
• Maintains equipment by cleaning therapy tables and reporting any damaged equipment to supervisor.
• Maintains supply inventory by monitoring supply levels, notifies admin staff to order and stock new supplies.
• Reports any concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Participates in chair massage/community events and/or meetings to support promotional and outreach efforts, as needed.
• Maintains requirements for Massachusetts LMT license.

Benefits

• The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED