Massage Therapist - Carilion Wellness Roanoke Flex

Massage Therapist - Carilion Wellness Roanoke Flex

• Industry: Healthcare
• Published: Sep 15, 2024
• Roanoke, Virginia
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Job Description

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Provides therapeutic massage as an adjunctive therapy to patients.
 

* As part of an inter-disciplinary healthcare team, provides therapeutic massage services based upon physician orders and patient assessment, and in accordance with the patient care policies and  procedures. Monitors patients for effectiveness of therapy, as well as adverse reactions.  Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.

* Performs setup, monitoring and maintenance of equipment and supplies utilized in the provision of therapeutic massage services. Monitors safety practices in the work environment and reports areas of concern.

* Educates patients/families/significant others about therapeutic massage-related topics. Explains procedures to patients to elicit cooperation and maximize effectiveness of procedures.

* Documents work activities through patient records and periodic reports as requested by management.

* Promotes awareness of adjunctive massage therapy services through interaction with hospital staff, physicians, patients, family members, professional organizations and community groups.

* Assures personal and professional development through participation in educational activities and completion of annual competency validation.

* Actively participates in performance improvement activities at the department, hospital and/or Carilion Clinic level.

* Promotes Carilion Clinic’s Culture of Excellence and quality service through teamwork, respectful communication, maintenance of a professional environment, partnership with those we serve, and anticipation of patient/customer needs.

What We Require:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a state-approved massage therapy training program.
Experience: None required. Previous patient care experience preferred.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Currently licensed/certified as Massage Therapist in the State of Virginia.  Currently certified in ACL BLS-HCP.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Positive interpersonal and oral communication skills, effective written communication skills, ability to resolve complaints/problems, and ability/willingness to work as an integral members of a multi-skilled team. Must be courteous, customer-focused, and exhibit integrity. Must be able to meet physical requirements for essential job functions. About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

 

Requisition Number: 143684 Employment Status: Flex Location: Carilion Wellness - Roanoke Shift: Day/Evening Shift Details: Mostly days but in order to meet multiple shifts, we will have occasional evening hours
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.