Massage Therapist - PRN

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This is a PRN position

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Education: High school diploma
Experience: 1-3 years of related professional experience
Licenses/Certifications: Certified Massage Therapist or equivalent

UHC Minimum:
*Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship.
*2-year degree, or professional certificate. Prefer a graduate of an accredited massage therapy program.
*Combination of education and experience in working with massage therapy clients/patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction.
* AHA HealthCare Provider BLS.

UHC Preferred:
*One-year experience.
* NCTMB qualification preferred.
* AMTA membership preferred.

This is a professional licensed Massage Therapy position that provides individualized therapeutic and medical massage to eligible patients of the University Health Center. This includes obtaining a brief history, developing a treatment plan of care, and treating utilizing the appropriate massage techniques for the clients' physical, psychosocial, cultural, and age-related needs. The Massage Therapist provides education and referral as needed and documents history, treatment plan, and services rendered. The Massage Therapist works closely with physical therapy staff, patients and their families. Interacts with other department and clinic managers, nursing staff, clinician staff, clinic lead physicians, and administrative staff as well. This position reports directly to and is supervised by the Physical Therapy Operations Coordinator. The Physical Therapy Department Manager also provides clinical oversight.

* Appropriate clinical skills.
* Professional presentation to meet the demands of patient care.
* Motivational interviewing skills.
* Positive communication with patients.
* Delivery of the appropriate treatment plan to meet patient needs
* Ability to collaborate with other therapists, medical providers, and staff.

Repetitive stand, bend, stoop, sit, manipulate patient limbs and position, lift, reach, etc. Active throughout the 8 hours work day to include typical busy medical office/clinic demands, including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, typing, bending, talking, listening, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.