Massage Therapist

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Massage Therapy promotes health and well-being by way of soft tissue manipulation and movement of the body. At Cleveland Clinic, our massage therapists use massage techniques to treat disorders of the human body, promote healing, improve clinical outcomes, and encourage higher levels of wellness. Many patients enjoy massage therapy as a regular part of maintaining wellness, while others may use it as a temporary treatment for specific injuries or conditions. By joining the Cleveland Clinic team as a Massage Therapist, you can experience a great culture, advanced training, and the ability to grow within the organization. This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position works 6:45am to 4:45pm. No weekends required. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Administer therapeutic massage and bodywork modalities, including deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, stretching, pregnancy/post-partum massage, acupressure, reflexology and hydrotherapy. Interview patient to determine medical history, condition, desired results and appropriate modality. Apply selected modality, focusing on areas of discomfort. Monitor patient's responses to treatment and adjust, change or terminate treatment based on feedback. Document patient information, interview responses, treatments, feedback, and results. Maintain therapy areas in a clean, safe, sterile, and organizational state. Order supplies as necessary. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High school graduate or equivalent Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program Licensed in Massage Therapy (LMT) by the State of Ohio One year of experience providing massage services or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Experience working in the health care field Physical Requirements: Requires full body motion to move and lift patients and equipment, lifting of items in excess of 30 pounds. Requires standing and walking for extended times. Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients; e.g., carts and wheelchairs. Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $18.88 Maximum hourly: $28.80 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic