Massage Therapist, Licensed

				Overview:

Provides massage therapy services to pediatric residents with a variety of clinical needs ranging from rehabilitation to complex and chronic medical conditions. The practitioner will be a part of a multidisciplinary team and work alongside our pediatricians, rehabilitation experts, nurses, and Child Life team in identifying, addressing, and treating individualized needs of our residents. 

Responsibilities:

* Evaluates residents to determine individualized needs and treatment plan in effort to promote therapeutic goals and positive health outcomes. 
* Collects case history prior to sessions with residents in order to ascertain precautions and contraindications for massage. 
* Provides massage therapy sessions to referred residents either bedside, in their wheelchairs, or a designated space cleared by an MD. 
* Provides services for family members, and on special occasions for staff, to promote relaxation and stress reduction. 
* Must be comfortable working with and demonstrates understanding of individuals with special needs and medically complex conditions. 
* Maintains a clean, hygienic, courteous, and professional work environment. Identifies environmental safety hazards and corresponding preventive/protective measures.
* Complies with HIPAA regulations and resident confidentiality.
* Maintains progress notes and other required documentation.
* Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to performing job duties.
* Maintains updated license stipulated by the New York State regulations.
* Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a quality work environment.
* Demonstrates compliance in Department of Health and KJMC infection control policy and procedures, especially as it relates to Covid-19.
* All other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

Education:

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:  

* Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a medical or rehabilitative setting.
* Experience working with pediatrics, especially individuals with special needs and medically fragile conditions.Minimum one (1) year related experience.
* Training in medical massage preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Ability to read, write and interpret documents.
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers.
* Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work.
* Other: Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding.

License, Certifications:

* Must possess a valid NY State license or certification in massage therapy.

Physical Requirements:

* Position requires prolonged periods of sitting,standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.  
* Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
* May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances.
* May be required to handle/assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations.
* Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but potential for exposure.
			

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The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center