Description

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: A massage therapist treats patients by using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body.

CCHMC SALARY GRADE:8

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

???Patient Care
Performs assessments of patients and families to identify massage/therapeutic body work integrative health needs and establish short and/or long-term goals. Facilitates patient and family partnership in developing a holistic plan of care and providing integrative health interventions that are goal-oriented and patient/family focused, as per basic LMT knowledge and training. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and modifies care based on results. Communicates relevant patient care information to promote continuity of care. Participates in patient care conferences and/or rounds. Applies basic problem-solving skills including the ability to anticipate changing patient needs. Reports suspicions of abuse and neglect as mandated for investigation. Promotes and supports pain management. Documents services and/or interventions provided. Follows up on referrals in a timely manner.

???Departmental Duties
Appropriately prioritizes workflow based on patient/family care needs and other responsibilities. Submits requests for supplies according to guidelines. Ensures that work areas are organized, safe and professional in appearance for employees, patients and families, including designated integrative care rooms. Identifies potential problems, addresses barriers, assumes ownership of problem -solving and solves problems at the lowest possible level demonstrating accountability for self and others. Completes special assignments and projects while maintaining care practices. Strives to increase personal productivity by identifying and implementing new work procedures where appropriate. Proactively contributes to a positive work environment.

???Professional Development
Supports and participates in performance improvement activities. Seeks opportunities for involvement in evidence based care/professional inquiry and maintains designated knowledge level. Actively contributes to the advancement of professional tenets within the division, hospital, and/or community. Orients and supervises volunteers. Contributes to education and training of students and other professionals. Proactively shares knowledge with peers. Remains current in professional field. Acquires continuing education to increase professional growth. Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.

???Teamwork
Engages in multidisciplinary team process, actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning and pursuit of best practice. Addresses conflicts directly, constructively and tactfully. Promotes an atmosphere of cooperation, respect and trust within the team. Responsive to day-to-day needs of co-workers and division.

???Documentation
Completes required daily/weekly exchange of information and documentation according to division guidelines to ensure quality patient care and staff productivity. Completes fee for service documentation if applicable.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

??? Associates degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification/training
??? 0 - 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
??? Current Massage Therapist license

Preferred:

???Bachelor's degree in a related field
???2 yrs experience as licensed massage therapist
??? Related integrative healthcare and/or NCBTMB certification

Unique Skills: