MASSAGE THERAPIST - PT NORTH

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman North Therapy is seeking a Massage Therapist to provide professional massage services within the clinic. The role requires Ohio licensure and compliant BLS/RQI training, with a focus on safety and patient comfort.

Clinic emphasizes private, calm treatment rooms and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality therapy services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of massage therapy program in good standing with the Ohio State Medical Board.
• Current and valid Ohio state license to practice massage therapy.
• Certificate from Ohio State Medical Board authorizing practice as a massage therapist.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing RQI.
• Experience as a professional massage therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify desired outcomes of care with the client and develop a massage therapy plan to achieve them.
• Collect client health history to ensure safety and effectiveness of interventions.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families and team.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and documentation requirements.
• Support quality improvement and infection control initiatives.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent customer service

Education

Massage therapy program graduate

Ohio state massage license

Ohio State Medical Board certification

AHA BLS with RQI training

Job description

Position Summary

The Massage Therapist is responsible for providing professional, convenient massage therapy services in a manner consistent with Ohio Revised Code 4731-1-05.

Legal Entity

Aultman Hospital

Position Summary

The Massage Therapist is responsible for providing professional, convenient massage therapy services in a manner consistent with Ohio Revised Code 4731-1-05.

Department Summary

Aultman North Therapy is an outpatient facility that houses a wide range of services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, pelvic floor therapy, aquatic therapy, and massage therapy. It is a busy, fast paced clinic that also shares space with cardiac rehabilitation and a fitness facility. The massage therapy room is in a more private, quiet hallway allowing the clients to experience a calming, relaxed experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of massage therapy program in good standing with the Ohio State Medical Board.
• Current and valid Ohio state license to practice massage therapy.
• Certificate from Ohio State Medical Board authorizing practice as a massage therapist.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Experience as a professional massage therapist is preferred.

Department Qualifications

• Become PCI (Payment Card Industry) trained upon hire

Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• In collaboration with the client, Identifies the desired outcomes of care and develops a massage therapy strategy to achieve those outcomes.
• Collects appropriate client health history to ensure safety and effectiveness of interventions.
• Keeps the UD informed of any significant problems or concerns.
• Strives to meet client needs and responds constructively to client complaints.
• Orients new personnel to policies, forms and documentation requirements.
• Provides peer review of job performance of co-workers on a regular basis.
• Assists with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed.
• Assists with compliance of facility operations with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Consistently communicates with all patients, families, customers and other personnel in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the program and responds positively to changes in workflow.
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals within the scope of practice and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization.
• Complies with infection control and safety policies.
• Completes annual competency requirements.
• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in required time frame and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested by UD.
• Consistently maintains a professional appearance.
• Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Supports strategic organizational goals.
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to stimulate new ideas and create a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of massage therapy procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of evidence-based practice.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations

• Assist therapy desk by accepting payment from clients and provide receipt.
• Maintain organized file on each client.
• Clean and sanitize the massage therapy table and room in between clients.
• Manage clean laundry pars with therapy staff.
• Empty full dirty laundry bins to the designated area.

Working Conditions

• Hours of operation with shifts as assigned including occasional overtime, on‑call or off‑shifts (evenings and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary.
• Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate staffing during facility hours of operation.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Subject to emergency and other crisis situations
• Performing patient care responsibilities as required.

Hazardous Exposure Category

Category II - Includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues by exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measures will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

Physical Addendum

Lifting 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 10-20 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 50-75 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 75-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting over 100 lbs
Never
Forward Reaching
Continuous 66% of the day
Overhead Reaching
Occasional 10-33%
Standing
Continuous 66% of the day
Walking
Continuous 66% of the day
Sitting
Occasional 10-33%
Climbing
Never
Stairs/Ladder
Occasional 10-33%
Bending/Stooping
Continuous 66% of the day
Twisting/Turning
Continuous 66% of the day
Kneeling/Squatting
Continuous 66% of the day
Crawling
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 0-10 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 10-20 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying over 100 lbs
Never
Grasping/repetitive sustained
Frequent 34-65%
Fine motor coordination
Frequent 34-65%
Vision: Near/Far/Color
Continuous 66% of the day
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
Continuous 66% of the day