Massage Therapist

Details

Open Date 01/20/2026

Requisition Number PRN16700N

Job Title PS Massage Therapist

Working Title Massage Therapist

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week As Needed

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 01620 - Chief Wellness Office

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $27.75

Close Date 06/01/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position assists the healthcare provider in providing massage to patients and provides direct massage therapy services to staff, patients or visitors at their request, following the established protocol.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Administers massage therapy treatments within the scope of practice of massage therapy. Adjusts treatment given based on the patient’s condition and response to treatment.

• Provides massage when requested and as outlined by a provider’s orders.

• Educates the patient about the treatment provided.

• Documents treatments, and summarizes financial and volume information. May implement research assessments for evidence-based outcomes.

• Carries out treatment within the plan developed by medical providers under general supervision.

• May present information publicly on the benefits of massage and available services.

• Problem Solving

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Ability to interact appropriately with customers in a complex, challenging environment and work with providers in job situations not previously defined. Promotes the value of massage therapy to a wide range of customers.

Demonstrated ability to recognize situations that can be handled independently verses those that need to be referred to other providers or the manager.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit.

Demonstrated principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Current licensure to practice as a Massage Therapist in the State of Utah.

• Must be comfortable working at an in-patient hospital setting.

Preferred

• Experience working with multiple modalities including: Craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, and medical massage.

• Experience working with patient referrals, or willing to learn.

• Five years of applicable experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

• Multilingual capabilities.

• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

• Experience working with multiple modalities including: Craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, and medical massage.

• Three years of applicable experience.

• Comfortable working in a hospital setting.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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