Massage Therapist

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs assessment of client status and formulates a massage treatment plan in accordance with the client's goals and massage practice standards.
  • 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, acute rheumatoid arthritis, infection, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, malignancy, insulin dependent diabetes, mediations, and acute inflammatory conditions.
• Completes all required documentation within the same business day of 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 session to meet the needs of the patients history and goals.
  • Acknowledges confidential nature of the professional relationship with the client and respects each client's right to privacy
• Tailors education to meet the age-specific and individualized needs of the client.
  • Active role in program development an contributes ideas for the development of promotional materials and community education.

Education/Experience Required:

• Advanced training beyond H.S. includes completion of an accredited or approved program in Massage Therapy No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Intermediate Computer Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must graduate from an Illinois approved massage program consisting of a minimum 500 hours didactic. Pass the MBLEx

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Position requires repetitive use of hands: Simple grasping Pushing and/or pulling Fine Manipulation
• Must be able to stand approximately 75% of the workday Must be able to sit, walk, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and reach above shoulders on a daily basis. Must be able up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 35 lbs. occasionally

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.