Massage Therapist - Per Diem

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a skilled massage therapist to join their integrative health team. This role involves assessing patient conditions and delivering personalized treatment techniques that enhance well-being. The ideal candidate will possess advanced skills in manual therapy and a strong ability to maintain patient confidentiality. The position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment focused on innovative healthcare practices, making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Join a community committed to excellence in health and wellness, where your expertise will be valued and celebrated.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Sick and Vacation Time

Retirement Savings Plans

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in manual massage therapy treatments.
• Two years of experience as a massage therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and determine appropriate treatment techniques.
• Deliver individualized treatment techniques including myofascial release.

Skills

Manual Massage Therapy

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Confidentiality

Evaluation of Patient Conditions

Organizational Skills

Education

California Massage Therapy Council Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute provides the best scientific research, education and clinical care integrating conventional and complementary medicine and strives to transform healthcare through the practice of integrative health by conducting rigorous research, promoting evidence-based treatment modalities, educating the public on well-being practices, providing individualized, patient-centered clinical care and providing services to the community that focus on obtaining optimal health.

Your Role on the Team

Confers with patient / client to assess physical condition and determines appropriate treatment / techniques. Delivers individualized treatment techniques including myofascial release, muscle energy, joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, neuromuscular stimulation, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, Neuromuscular field retraining, osteopathic manipulative therapy, and anti-inflammatory modalities as appropriate.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Advanced skill in administering manual massage therapy treatments to patients.
• Advanced knowledge of massage therapy standards, concepts, practices and procedures.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to obtain information and work effectively with a diverse client group.
• Advanced ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive matters involving injuries and treatments.
• Advanced ability to evaluate information and detect changes in conditions.
• Ability to interpret information and use it to effectively treat patients/ clients.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload.
• California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certification
• CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• Two years of experience as a massage therapist
• Clinical internship experience in integrative or holistic physical therapy techniques and/or modalities including neuromuscular field awareness and Neuromuscular field retraining.

Preferred:

• National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork certification (NCETM / TMB) preferred

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization