Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist

Provides massage therapy service to maximize the well-being of our patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Performs massage on Sharp employees, community members and patients to promote positive morale and health.

Required Qualifications

• Massage Therapist - California Massage Therapy Council -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree Health related field
• Certificate degree of an accredited school of Massage therapy. 1,000 hours massage therapy training with accredited Massage Therapy School certification
• 2 Years Clinical experience as a massage therapist

Essential Functions

• Actively participates in departmental goalsParticipates in departmental activities, such as CQI, staff meetings, and chart review.Participate in committees and system wide activities when requested as departmental representativeMeets productivity standards established by department leadership .Participates in any plan to improve customer satisfaction.Patient Satisfaction scores meet percentile ranking established by leadershipContributes to the massage therapy program development, maintenance and expansionProvides positive public relations of program to community.Conducts or participates in training nursing/physician staff in massage therapy techniques and goals.
• Assess and implement treatment plansInitiate and assess patients/clients referred to Massage TherapyCompetent to implement treatment programs using massage techniques as prescribed.Assesses needs of patient formulating goals as patient progresses.Demonstrates ability to adapt massage techniques to the changing needs of older adults within the hospital and the Motion Center program.Assessment of inpatient performed within 48 hours of received orderAscertains appropriateness of treatment orderedDemonstrates creativity skill, and efficiency in designing treatment plansConfers with physicians, Nursing and Therapy staff both concerning patient care and for Program DevelopmentExplains massage procedures to patient/client/familySeeks assistance with unfamiliar situationsCooperative and courteous to the customers and demonstrates appropriate awareness of age and cultural needs as part of Sharp HealthCare's commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Clinical supportObserves all safety precautions as described in the policies and procedures of Sharp HealthCare and the department.Maintains the department and treatment areas in safe, clean and orderly fashion.Effectively completes clinical support duties as assigned.Reports all health and safety concerns in a timely mannerAssures equipment is in its proper location and functioning properly, immediately reports malfunctioning equipment to bio-med and supervisor
• DocumentationEnsures prescription is current prior to evaluating patients.Documentation is completed in a timely, complete, legible, concise and accurate manner.Documentation follows Sharp Healthcare guidelines, professional guidelines.Maintains records pertinent to departmental operations.Completes all documentation elements as appropriate.Charts an accurate and complete account of care provided and patient's response.
• Professional developmentIdentifies own needs for skills training and practice opportunities and demonstrates initiative in taking classes or attending programs related to work area. Develops self through identification of learning gaps and improves practice/performance. Demonstrates consistent application of techniques for quality patient care both in the clinical setting and in the testing realm of initial/annual/ongoing competency education.Demonstrating process of self-discovery including knowledge of strengths and weaknesses and view deficiencies as opportunities for growth.Participates in 16 hours of continuing education, which may include outside education and self-study guides.Participates in in-services and in-house educational opportunitiesMaintains individual in-service/performance records.Applies knowledge gained from continuing education.Establishes and meets self-identified annual goals.Participates in professional organizationsReceives specialized clinical certifications and competenciesCompleting all initial competencies.Consistently demonstrating competency as identified in the on-going assessment and evaluation.
• TeamworkSchedules client massagesCommunicates departmental issues.Accepts changes and demonstrates flexibility when asked regarding work schedules and assignments.Completes additional assignments in a timely mannerOffers suggestions for resolving operational issues within the department.Provides unit specific information to new personnelActively sets priorities and adjusts to unscheduled situations.Completes all regulatory requirementsTakes initiative in using time effectively.Practices cost-effective use of suppliesParticipates on at least 1 of the following: (department project, committee or qualityAssessment/improvement project)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Background in wellness or health care setting and knowledge in proper exercise mechanics is preferred.
• Must have customer service experience and communicating both verbally and in writing in English.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class