Massage Therapist, Licensed

One Brooklyn Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York seeks a compassionate and skilled massage therapist to provide services to pediatric residents. The role involves evaluating individual needs, delivering therapeutic sessions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote positive health outcomes. Candidates should be licensed for practice in New York and have experience working with special needs populations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid NY State license or certification in massage therapy.
• Minimum two years of experience in a medical or rehabilitative setting.
• Experience working with pediatric patients, especially those with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents to determine individualized needs and treatment plans.
• Provides massage therapy sessions to referred residents.
• Maintains progress notes and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of special needs

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Provides massage therapy services to pediatric residents with a variety of clinical needs ranging from rehabilitation to complex and chronic medical conditions. The practitioner will be a part of a multidisciplinary team and work alongside our pediatricians, rehabilitation experts, nurses, and Child Life team in identifying, addressing, and treating individualized needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents to determine individualized needs and treatment plan in effort to promote therapeutic goals and positive health outcomes.
• Collects case history prior to sessions with residents in order to ascertain precautions and contraindications for massage.
• Provides massage therapy sessions to referred residents either bedside, in their wheelchairs, or a designated space cleared by an MD.
• Provides services for family members, and on special occasions for staff, to promote relaxation and stress reduction.
• Must be comfortable working with and demonstrates understanding of individuals with special needs and medically complex conditions.
• Maintains a clean, hygienic, courteous, and professional work environment. Identifies environmental safety hazards and corresponding preventive/protective measures.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations and resident confidentiality.
• Maintains progress notes and other required documentation.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to performing job duties.
• Maintains updated license stipulated by the New York State regulations.
• Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a quality work environment.
• Demonstrates compliance in Department of Health and KJMC infection control policy and procedures, especially as it relates to Covid-19.
• All other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a medical or rehabilitative setting.
• Experience working with pediatrics, especially individuals with special needs and medically fragile conditions.Minimum one (1) year related experience.
• Training in medical massage preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers.
• Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work.
• Other: Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding.

License, Certifications:

• Must possess a valid NY State license or certification in massage therapy.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting,standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances.
• May be required to handle/assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations.
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but potential for exposure.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.