Massage Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, provides massage therapy services to the Tribal community and its employees.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

 

Provides massage therapy using a variety of therapeutic techniques to special needs populations and all IHS enrollees in the clinic and at other locations.

Provides wellness information regarding massage therapy to the community; participates in continuing education classes to provide community with the highest quality of care.

Promotes and teaches infant massage classes to parents and primary care givers of infants.

Schedules appointments, completes client registration, billing and insurance forms, conducts follow-up calls; enters required information into a computer.

Keeps and updates patient records and charts progress.

Orders and inventories supplies and equipment.

Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all protected health information in accordance with the Division’s Policies and Procedures, and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time.  Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Equivalent to graduation from high school; a Washington State Massage Therapist license; and two (2) years of experience working with a variety of clients, including infants and elders in muscle rehabilitation is required.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Knowledge of:

Anatomy and physiologyNeuro-muscular rehabilitation therapyMyofascial release techniquesHealth care maintenance, prevention and wellness.Back, neck and spinal, injuries; muscles sprainsInfant and senior massage techniques

 

Skilled in:

Oral and written communication.Problem solving and client interviewing.Record-keeping.Working with special needs populations.Working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.Listening empathically.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required stand, bend, crouch, kneel, twist, grasp, lift up to 10 lbs., and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, carry, walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; push and pull; and reach with hands and arms.

 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.                       

Licenses or Certifications Required

A valid Washington State driver’s license is required at time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe. A valid Washington State Massage Therapist license is required at the time of appointment.