Massage Therapist I

King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters is seeking a massage-based clinician skilled in physical evaluations and therapeutic massage. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans to promote patient well-being and recovery.

The role involves manual therapy, use of therapeutic devices, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care. Licensure and relevant training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational training in a designated technical area.
• 0-2 years of healthcare experience; paid experience preferred.
• Massage Therapy license is required.

Responsibilities

• Applies physical evaluation techniques to assess patient condition.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical data and protocols.
• Performs manual therapy and therapeutic interventions as indicated.
• Operates therapeutic devices for various treatment modalities.
• Documents therapy and maintains patient confidentiality per policies.
• Provides education to patients, families, clinicians, and the community.
• Collaborates with team members and other departments to ensure quality care.
• Supports compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.

Skills

Massage therapy

Physical evaluation

Manual therapy

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Therapeutic devices

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing massage-based physical evaluations of assigned patients and clients. Applies a range of appropriate therapeutic treatments, including manual massage therapy. Develops and implements individualized therapeutic massage treatment plans. Ensures effective delivery of care to promote patient well-being and recovery.

Essential Functions

• Applies physical evaluation techniques to assess patient condition.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical data and protocols.
• Performs manual therapy and therapeutic interventions as indicated.
• Operates therapeutic devices for various treatment modalities.
• Documents therapy and maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with policies.
• Provides education to patients, families, clinicians, and the community.
• Collaborates with team members and other departments to ensure quality care.
• Supports compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Reports and evaluates equipment issues and participates in equipment assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Massage Therapy license

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; regular performance of tasks with repetitive motions (such as massage techniques); intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. Also involves occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; occasional exposure to temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and interaction with combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department: Medical Practice Management Shift: Days (United States of America) Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.