Massage Therapist | part-time | Saturday and Sunday

Job Description

Job Description

Massage Therapist 

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital.  Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.  You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.  Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Summary: 

The Massage Therapist is responsible for evaluating adult patients for Massage Therapy as a result of injury or disease; implementing Massage Therapy programs and services to meet the clinical needs of patients and families; providing education/in-services for family members, hospital staff, and the community regarding the indications and benefits of Massage Therapy; documenting evaluation results and patient progress, and providing patient and family education.  May be required to float throughout LMHS and perform other duties as requested.

Responsibilities:

• Review referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and determine appropriate intervention.
• Confer with the patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to determine appropriate intervention.
• Provide information to the patient about the proposed interventions, its material risks and expected benefits and any reasonable alternatives.
• Administer therapeutic interventions according to state laws, national associations, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
• Evaluate effects of intervention and to achieve maximum benefit.
• Educate Massage Therapy students as well as those in other health professions.

Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited School of Massage Therapy in Therapeutic Massage
• Passed the National Certification Exam, AMTA, or are eligible to take exam.
• Licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board / Massage Therapy.
• Maintain CPR certification 
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.  Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors protected by law.