Part Time Massage Therapist

Pokagon Health Services is adding a part-time Massage Therapist. This is a year-round position with a set weekly schedule. Minimum requirements are 1 year of massage experience and current licensure by the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy or National Licensure.

Position Summary:

Performs therapeutic massage on patients to improve circulation, promote relaxation, relieve stress, pain, injuries and aid in the ease of adjustment for chiropractors.

Essential Functions:

• Establish respectful, compassionate, and therapeutic environments by providing individualized and culturally appropriate care to patients.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on referrals from providers.
• Provide various massage techniques such as deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and lymphatic drainage.
• Treat patients with conditions such as chronic pain, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and stress-related disorders.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient treatment records.
• Collaborate with other professionals such as chiropractors, physicians, and advanced practitioners.
• Communicate treatment outcomes and recommendations to referring providers.
• Follow provider orders and treatment protocols as appropriate.
• Provide massage in clinics, at health fairs and other community events.
• Promote a calming environment for the patient with lighting and sound/music.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and procedures and maintain clean linens and environment.
• Protect patient information and abide by HIPAA regulations and professional ethical standards.
• Stay current with evidence-based massage therapy techniques and medical research.

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment.
• Systems used: MS Office Applications, and Internet.
• Electronic Health Record.
• Positioning tools.

Position Requirements:

PB-6

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current licensure by the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy or National Licensure required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and time management abilities.
• Proficient in multiple massage modalities and therapeutic techniques. Possesses diverse manual techniques.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Minimum of one (1) year of massage experience is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications is required.
• Experience in documenting in an electronic health record required. EPIC EHR experience preferred.

PB-7

• All prior requirements.
• Minimum of two (2) years of massage experience including six (6) months in a clinical setting is required.

PB-8

• All prior requirements:
• Minimum of four (4) years of massage experience including one (1) year in a clinic setting is required.

Indian Preference:

• Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is physically demanding in nature.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions.
• Good physical stamina to provide consistent effective massage.
• Manual dexterity and hand strength to perform massage techniques
• Use of proper body mechanics.
• Frequently requires the use of hands and fingers, arms and body to manipulate patients.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.

Work Environment:

• Work in well-lit, heated, air-conditioned buildings.
• Occasionally working outside at Pow Wows and other community events.
• May be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids as well as hazardous substances/chemicals.
• Exposure to noise of agitated patients, significant work pace/pressure.

Competencies:

• Client Focus
• Fostering Communication
• Using Information Technology
• Decision Making
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Exemplifying Integrity