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University of Miami Massage Therapist in Miami, Florida
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The University of Miami Health System Department of UMHC - SCCC - Massage Services has an exciting opportunity for a part time Massage Therapist to work at Sylvester Medical Office Building in Miami. The incumbent performs massage therapy techniques to control pain, reduce stress, and promote relaxation for clients in assigned healthcare facility. Additionally, the incumbent obtains a client's basic medical history, assesses their problems, and conditions, and suggests appropriate massage techniques based on their current health.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Administers table and chair massages for patients, pre-treatment, and post-treatment.
Works in a variety of settings, such as outpatient, inpatient, and infusion areas.
Manages inventories and treatment areas.
Interviews patients to gather medical information, assessing clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
Administers therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical aids, massaging muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions or injuries.
Prepares and blends various oils and applies the blends to clients' skins.
Confers with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
Provides clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement, stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitation.
Orients patients on proper use of medical equipment and explains medical procedures.
Documents treatment in patients’ medical records.
Consults with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists to develop a treatment plan.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
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Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
A7