Massage Therapist

Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital as a Massage Therapist, providing therapeutic massage to patients in the Spine and Pain Institute. The role supports patient-centered care with a collaborative healthcare team and offers opportunities for growth within the organization.

This full-time position runs 6:30am-5:00pm with a 6:45am-4:45pm caregiver shift in practice and no weekends required, located at Akron General Medical Center in Akron, Ohio.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program.
• Licensed in Massage Therapy (LMT) by the State of Ohio.
• One year of experience providing massage services or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic massage and bodywork modalities.
• Interview patient to determine medical history, condition, desired results and appropriate modality.
• Apply selected modality, focusing on areas of discomfort.
• Monitor patient's responses to treatment and adjust, change or terminate treatment based on feedback.
• Document patient information, interview responses, treatments, feedback, and results.
• Maintain therapy areas in a clean, safe, sterile, and organizational state.
• Order supplies as necessary.

Skills

High school diploma

One year massage experience

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in Ohio

BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Massage Therapist

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Spine and Pain Institute-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

D2110L

Shift

Days

Schedule

6:30am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

Massage Therapy promotes health and well-being by way of soft tissue manipulation and movement of the body. At Cleveland Clinic, our massage therapists use massage techniques to treat disorders of the human body, promote healing, improve clinical outcomes, and encourage higher levels of wellness. Many patients enjoy massage therapy as a regular part of maintaining wellness, while others may use it as a temporary treatment for specific injuries or conditions. By joining the Cleveland Clinic team as a Massage Therapist, you can experience a great culture, advanced training, and the ability to grow within the organization.

This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position works 6:45am to 4:45pm. No weekends required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Administer therapeutic massage and bodywork modalities, including deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, stretching, pregnancy/post-partum massage, acupressure, reflexology and hydrotherapy.

• Interview patient to determine medical history, condition, desired results and appropriate modality.

• Apply selected modality, focusing on areas of discomfort.

• Monitor patient's responses to treatment and adjust, change or terminate treatment based on feedback.

• Document patient information, interview responses, treatments, feedback, and results.

• Maintain therapy areas in a clean, safe, sterile, and organizational state.

• Order supplies as necessary.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program

• Licensed in Massage Therapy (LMT) by the State of Ohio

• One year of experience providing massage services or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

• For Hospice staff only: Valid Ohio Driver’s License upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter

• For Hospice staff only: Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience working in the health care field

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients and equipment, lifting of items in excess of 30 pounds.

• Requires standing and walking for extended times.

• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients; e.g., carts and wheelchairs.

• Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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