(Pt) Massage Therapist - Uhealth Campus

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The Department of Family Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Massage Therapist to work in the UHealth Campus. The Massage Therapist, TP* performs massage therapy techniques to control pain, reduce stress, and promote relaxation for clients in assigned healthcare facility. Additionally, the incumbent obtains a client's basic medical history, assesses their problems and conditions, and suggests appropriate massage techniques based on their current health.

Administers table and chair massages for patients, pre-treatment, and post-treatment.

Works in a variety of settings, such as outpatient, inpatient, and infusion areas.

Manages inventories and treatment areas.

Interviews patients to gather medical information, assessing clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.

Administers therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical aids, massaging muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions or injuries.

Prepares and blends various oils and applies the blends to clients' skins.

Confers with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.

Provides clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement, stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitation.

Collaborates with other health care professionals, such as physical therapists, chiropractors, physicians, etc. to develop a treatment plan both within the Integrative Health team and outside of it.

Insures cleanliness of treatment rooms.

Able to teach students core concepts of massage therapy.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in at least two of the following: neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, lymphatic massage, medical massage is preferred
• Communicates with providers across the UM Medical campus as appropriate.
• Willingness to attend and participate in team meetings.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Respects and has a willingness to learn from other providers.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and sharing of information.
• Current License in the State of Florida
• Willingness to think creatively about effective delivery of care with a goal of improving patient outcomes.
• Ability and willingness to be self-reflective and receptive to feedback.
• Able to work collaboratively as a team member including understanding their contribution and limitations to patient care.
• Orientation toward continually refining practice via ongoing education.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

h85