Massage Therapist Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Kent Spine and Pain where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 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 OhioOne 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 CrossFor Hospice staff only: Valid Ohio Driver's License upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter For Hospice staff only: Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter 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.
- The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
- Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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