Job Abstract

Job Responsibilities:

• Work within the Scope of Practice as a Licensed Massage Therapist and an Unlicensed Supportive Personnel under the Ohio Revised Code
• Interviews patient to determine medical history, condition, desired results and appropriate modality.
• Applies selected modality, concentrating on any areas of particular discomfort.
• Monitors patient's responses to treatment and adjusts, changes or terminates treatment based on feedback.
• Properly documents patient information, interview responses, treatments, feedbacks and results.
• Maintains therapy area in a clean, safe, sterile and Organizational state. Orders supplies as necessary.
• Ohio Revised code 4734-8-02:  Professional responsibilities shall only be delegated by the order of a licensed chiropractic physician. Professional responsibilities within the meaning of this rule include:
• Taking measurements for height, weight, blood pressure, respiration, pulse, and temperature;
• Recording observable signs and symptoms;
• Collecting bodily fluids for diagnostic purposes;
• Applying hot and/or cold packs;
• Applying mechanical traction;
• Applying electrical stimulation;
• Applying vasopneumatic devices;
• Applying diathermy;
• Applying therapeutic ultrasound;
• Exercise instruction and supervision of exercise activities; Supervision of therapeutic procedures;
• Assist patients to safely perform activities related to the development of strength and endurance;
• Other services or procedures as deemed appropriate by the board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.  
• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy training program required.

Certifications:

• Licensed in Massage Therapy (LMT) by the State of Ohio required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Competencies (Complexity of Work):

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience providing massage services or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Experience working in a health care field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients and equipment, lifting of items in excess of 30 pounds.
• Requires standing and walking for extended times.
• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients; e.g., carts and wheelchairs.
• Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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