Massage Therapist - Doral in Doral, Florida

Job Title:

Massage Therapist

The University of Miami Health System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Massage Therapist. 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:
  Licensed by the Florida Department of Health. With massage license in good standing. Certifications in Oncology Massage and Manuel Lymphatic Drainage.
• 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.

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.