Massage Therapist, Licensed Jobs

• Complies with HIPAA regulations and resident confidentiality.
• Maintains progress notes and other required documentation.
• Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a quality work environment.
• Evaluates residents to determine individualized needs and treatment plan in effort to promote therapeutic goals and positive health outcomes.
• Provides services for family members, and on special occasions for staff, to promote relaxation and stress reduction.
• All other duties as requested.
• Maintains a clean, hygienic, courteous, and professional work environment. Identifies environmental safety hazards and corresponding preventive/protective measures.
• Collects case history prior to sessions with residents in order to ascertain precautions and contraindications for massage.
• Provides massage therapy sessions to referred residents either bedside, in their wheelchairs, or a designated space cleared by an MD.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to performing job duties.
• Maintains updated license stipulated by the New York State regulations.
• Must be comfortable working with and demonstrates understanding of individuals with special needs and medically complex conditions.
• Demonstrates compliance in Department of Health and KJMC infection control policy and procedures, especially as it relates to Covid-19.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents.
• Other: Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers.

• Must possess a valid NY State license or certification in massage therapy.

• May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances.
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but potential for exposure.
• May be required to handle/assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations.
• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting,standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.

KJMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.