Massage Therapist
Job ID:
R144962
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Part_time
Pay Range:
$24.85 – $37.30
Location:
Aurora Medical Center Bay Area – 3003 University Dr
Marinette, WI 54143
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
16
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This 16 hour per week position is within the Cancer Clinic providing massage to patients while receiving treatment. Hours can be flexible, but Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00 is ideal. There is potential for growth and additional hours may be needed for table massage and some employee chair massage. Oncology or hospital experience or advanced training is desired but is not necessary.
Practices massage therapy in a caring, professional, and ethical manner in order to promote the health and welfare of the communities Aurora serves.
Performs assessment of client status and formulates a massage treatment plan in accordance with the client's goals and massage practice standards; ensures assessments reflect synthesis of gathered data into an appropriate plan of care. Recognizes client's inability to attain goals and consults with appropriate personnel.
Identifies contraindications to massage and takes recommended precautions. Contraindications include phlebitis or thrombophlebitis, edema, skin conditions, mononucleosis, acute rheumatoid arthritis, infection, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, malignancy, insulin-depended diabetes, medications, and acute inflammatory conditions.
Completes all required documentation within the same business day of the client's visit.
Performs massage therapy to assigned patients utilizing appropriate methods according to licensure guidelines and professional practice. Incorporates appropriate type of relaxation massage into sessions (i.e., neuromuscular, craniosacral, lymph, reflexology) to meet the needs of patient's history and goals.
Tailors education to meet the age-specific and individualized needs of the client. Takes an active role in program development and contributes ideas for the development of promotional materials and community education.
Prepares treatment area before patient arrival; prepares equipment, sets environmental lighting and music to create relaxing atmosphere. Provides an environment consistent with accepted standards of sanitation, hygiene, safety, and Universal Precautions. Responsible for cleanup after treatment, which includes sanitizing equipment and maintaining neat, orderly workstations.
Acknowledges confidential nature of the professional relationship with a client and respects each client's right to privacy. Seeks out methods to meet privacy needs by providing adequate draping, etc.
Upon delegation, when assigned to an outside clinic, assists with general cleaning, ordering and dispensing of clean linen, and miscellaneous clerical duties.
Scheduled Hours
Monday – Thursday 9:00am-1:00pm
Licenses & Certifications
Massage Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Degrees
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Massage Therapy.
Required Functional Experience
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Intermediate computer skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
