Massage Therapist, Integrative Medicine, First Shift
- Req. Number: 8485
- Address: 3113 Bellevue Ave
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Job Type: Part time
- Posted Date: 8/8/2023
Job Description
Massage Therapist, First Shift, Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine Program
UC Health is hiring a part-time Massage Therapist for the Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine Program for the first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The Massage Therapist will support the University of Cincinnati Medical Center's Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine Program and Greater Cincinnati's only Level I Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs. They will provide therapeutic massage services to patients in Integrative Medicine across UC Health with the goals of alleviating stress, reducing pain and discomfort associated with headache, back, shoulder, neck and other pain, as well as optimizing the patient's wellness.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
Unit Details
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Qualifications for Internal Candidates:
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
Massage Therapist, First Shift, Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine Program
UC Health is hiring a part-time Massage Therapist for the Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine Program for the first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The Massage Therapist will support the University of Cincinnati Medical Center's Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine Program and Greater Cincinnati's only Level I Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs. They will provide therapeutic massage services to patients in Integrative Medicine across UC Health with the goals of alleviating stress, reducing pain and discomfort associated with headache, back, shoulder, neck and other pain, as well as optimizing the patient's wellness.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
Unit Details
- In 2022, Newsweek magazine recognized UC Medical Center among a listing of the World's Best Hospitals for the world-class clinical care provided to the Greater Cincinnati Region and beyond.
- UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs-our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
- Performs external manual stimulation of the soft tissues and documents visits in electronic medical record.
- Assesses procedures to determine contraindications to massage.
- Workshops to increase professional competency and to meet personal needs and goals.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
Qualifications
Qualifications for Internal Candidates:
- Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Healthcare Related Associate's Degree.
- Certified by an accredited Massage Therapy Program. Certification or licensure as a Massage Therapist.
- Minimum Required: 3 Years equivalent experience. Preferred: 5+Years equivalent experience.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
