Health Technician - Massage Therapy

VA Detroit; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Health Technician specializing in Massage Therapy. This role involves applying therapeutic massage concepts to promote wellness, alleviate pain, and educate patients on healthy lifestyles. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in various massage techniques, patient evaluation, and mentoring staff. Join a supportive environment focused on enhancing patient care and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about helping others achieve better health through massage therapy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum 500-hour massage therapy program.
• Valid licensure or certification in massage therapy.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing standard patient evaluation procedures to formulate treatment plans.
• Providing advanced massage therapy services with limited supervision.
• Documenting and coding patient care information in electronic health records.

Skills

Massage Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Anatomy Knowledge

Physiology Knowledge

Stress Management Techniques

Education

500-hour Massage Therapy Program

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Summary
The Health Technician - Massage Therapy provides massage therapy that requires the application of knowledge of therapeutic massage concepts, principles, and practices, and encompasses a large variety of modalities from Western and Eastern traditions. Massage Therapy promotes circulation of blood and lymph, relieves muscle tension, and can induce a general relaxation response, alleviate pain and anxiety, promote sleep, reduce stress, and enhance the general sense of wellness.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 27, 2025. The initial cutoff date for referral of eligible applications will be April 25, 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as needed basis until positions are filled.

The Major Duties And Responsibilities Of the Position Include

• Utilizing standard patient evaluation procedures to formulate a treatment plan.
• Incorporating various massage therapy and bodywork techniques.
• Providing advanced massage therapy services of greater complexity applied to specialty populations in various clinical/environmental settings with limited supervision and coordinating follow-up care as indicated.
• Changing linen between patients, refilling oils, cleaning massage table/chair/arm rest, and providing a clean, calm environment.
• Providing massage therapy instruction for self-care to patient and family as appropriate.
• Educating patients on healthy lifestyle including hydration, nutrition, stretching, exercise, mind-body techniques, sleep habits, stress management, and other matters related to massage therapy care.
• Mentoring other staff in best massage therapy practices.
• Assisting with clinical supervision of massage therapy students under routine academic oversight.
• Documenting and coding information related to patient care in the VA's electronic health record on a timely basis following established policies.
• Participating in research and quality improvement activities related to massage therapy.
• Identifying, collecting, and analyzing patient care information to ensure safety and quality of care.
• Reviewing patient referrals to screen for appropriateness of care and directing Veterans to other services when necessary.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM to 4:30PM

Qualifications

Basic requirements include U.S. citizenship, proficiency in English, completion of a minimum 500-hour massage therapy program, and valid licensure or certification in massage therapy. Candidates must demonstrate experience equivalent to at least GS-7 level, including independent assessment and supervision of students. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and research skills are also required. Preferred experience includes certification as a Yoga, TaiChi, or QiGong instructor.