Licensed Massage Therapist (PRN/4 Hours Per Week)

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Summary

.1FTE, Shifts/Part-time: 7:30am-2pm or 1:30pm-8pm

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform massage therapy and bodywork treatments to patients and clients. Massage Therapists apply a system of structured touch, pressure, movement, holding and treatment of the soft tissue manifestations of the human body while the primary intent is to enhance the health and well-being of the patient. This includes lymphatic techniques, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy,  and the use of electro-mechanical devices which mimic or enhance the action of the massage techniques. Provides education and information to clients, co-workers, employer and community groups on the benefits of massage and other holistic modalities.  These services are provided through out Lancaster General Health. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Greet patients and or visitors, in a friendly warm manner.
• Instructs new patients in completion of medical history and information forms, if necessary.
• Performs and documents initial health history, assessment, and evaluation of patient/client.  
• Performs and documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines.
• Effectively communicates and explains procedures appropriate to patient/client needs and preferences.
• Practices appropriate massage techniques.
• Maintains patient/client confidentiality and sensitivity during all patient/client interactions; reports any unusual patient/client interactions to supervisor immediately.
• Maintains patient records and patient satisfaction in accordance with Lancaster General Health’s standards and protocols.
• Maintains therapy room cleanliness and all supplies and equipment for massage therapy.  
• Participates in marketing and community events as requested. Participates with in-service activities for patients, physicians and related hospital departments. 
• Participates in the performance improvement program.
• Establish empathy and a person-centered approach to clients.
• Rounds in departments to develop awareness of services and provide short massage session as appropriate.
• Ensures all of the equipment and supplies get back to the appropriate place after a treatment has been completed.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Continuing education based on the patient population that the therapist is working with.
• Seated chair massage for the other employees in the unit if time allows.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed massage therapy education
• Licensed by the state of Pennsylvania
• Complete the required continuing education hours by the massage therapy board of Pennsylvania

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of experience performing massage.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.  The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute.  The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.  Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

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CAMPUS Part Time Posted on 11/14/2024