Pediatric Massage Therapist – 32 hrs/wk (On-Site)

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas, TX, seeks a licensed massage therapist to provide pediatric massage therapy on-site as part of the Child Life department. The role supports improving circulation, lymphatic flow, and relaxation for young patients, while coordinating with physicians and family members.

This 32-hour per week position emphasizes safety, age-appropriate care, and teamwork. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of pediatric massage experience, are bilingual preferred, and hold a Texas

Qualifications

• 1+ year of massage therapy experience with pediatric patients.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential massage treatment to help improve patient circulation and lymphatic flow; relieve pain and relax tight muscles.
• Performs health history on patients and updates prior to each session; assesses precautions/contraindications for massage.
• Collaborates with the health care team to implement a massage therapy plan of care and shares progress with the team.
• Explain procedures and applies massage techniques appropriate to client needs and preferences; inform patient and family of plan of care.
• Observe client reaction to massage and modify as necessary.
• Maintain client confidentiality and sensitivity to age and gender related issues during all interactions.
• Identifies education needs regarding massage therapy among clinical staff; develops and evaluates educational programs.
• Participates in policy development and clinical education related to massage therapy services.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities.
• Collaborates in research and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Massage therapy

Pediatrics experience

Bi-lingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Massage Therapist (TX)

Job description

Children's Health in Dallas, TX, seeks a licensed massage therapist to provide pediatric massage therapy on-site as part of the Child Life department. The role supports improving circulation, lymphatic flow, and relaxation for young patients, while coordinating with physicians and family members.

This 32-hour per week position emphasizes safety, age-appropriate care, and teamwork. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of pediatric massage experience, are bilingual preferred, and hold a Texas