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About the Job
The Massage Therapist Licensed is responsible for the evaluation, plan of care, massage therapeutic intervention, reevaluation and education of patients & families who are referred for massage therapy.

What you will do

• Responsible for the facilitation of massage therapy (MT) sessions for patients on a continuum of health and wellness. Evaluates patients (birth through adult) with varied diagnoses to determine appropriateness of MT services; establishes long and short term goals with patient and family involvement; and develops an individualized treatment plan incorporating patient and family needs.
• Administers MT utilizing an evidence-based approach, to patients to promote relaxation and improve function; utilizes stress reduction techniques and other modalities to meet each patient's specific needs and achieve therapy goals; observes progress and/or changes in patient's condition and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes and recommends new or altered treatments as necessary to further promote, restore, or maintain health. Assesses patient progress through questioning and examination as well as reviewing treatment plans if necessary.
• Maintains detailed and complete records of session documentation in electronic medical record. Documents patient's evaluation results, objective status, progress towards goals, treatment plan, and recommendations in compliance with documentation requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations.
• Educates patient and family on their child's treatment goals and therapy plan; instructs patients and family on MT activities to follow while in hospital or at home; documents instruction; and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Consults with the patient's specialty and/or primary care providers, as necessary.
• Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling patients for treatment, entering daily patient charges, and submitting timely documentation to appropriate parties.
• Actively engages in building utilization of the Program's massage and other services.
• Conducts formal and informal MT educational programs for hospital staff, students and community. Develops and maintains a portfolio of MT educational materials for clinicians and patients, using print and non-print media.
• Sets-up and breaks down rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Collaborates with physicians, third-party payors, relevant healthcare providers and community stakeholders.
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws, regulations and statutes.
• Adheres to program guidelines. Maintains and follows standard quality, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.
• Manages the inventory of massage therapy supplies and equipment.
• Adheres to the department productivity standards.
• Participates in research activities as required.
• Receives continuing education, reads trade journals, and keeps up-to-date on industry practices and regulations. Participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development.
• Travel to patient and family homes as needed
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

• National Certification for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB) - National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB) - upon hire - Preferred
• Certification in Neuromuscular and Myofascial Massage Therapy upon hire Preferred

Education

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma Massage Therapy Required

Experience

• At least three (3) years experience as a massage therapist Required
• Previous massage therapy work experience in a hospital and/or pediatric setting Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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