Job Responsibilities:

• Work within the Scope of Practice as a Licensed Massage Therapist and an Unlicensed Supportive Personnel under the Ohio Revised Code
• Interviews patient to determine medical history, condition, desired results and appropriate modality.
• Applies selected modality, concentrating on any areas of particular discomfort.
• Monitors patient's responses to treatment and adjusts, changes or terminates treatment based on feedback.
• Properly documents patient information, interview responses, treatments, feedbacks and results.
• Maintains therapy area in a clean, safe, sterile and Organizational state. Orders supplies as necessary.
• Ohio Revised code 4734-8-02:  Professional responsibilities shall only be delegated by the order of a licensed chiropractic physician. Professional responsibilities within the meaning of this rule include:
• Taking measurements for height, weight, blood pressure, respiration, pulse, and temperature;
• Recording observable signs and symptoms;
• Collecting bodily fluids for diagnostic purposes;
• Applying hot and/or cold packs;
• Applying mechanical traction;
• Applying electrical stimulation;
• Applying vasopneumatic devices;
• Applying diathermy;
• Applying therapeutic ultrasound;
• Exercise instruction and supervision of exercise activities; Supervision of therapeutic procedures;
• Assist patients to safely perform activities related to the development of strength and endurance;
• Other services or procedures as deemed appropriate by the board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.  
• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy training program required.

Certifications:

• Licensed in Massage Therapy (LMT) by the State of Ohio required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Competencies (Complexity of Work):

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience providing massage services or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Experience working in a health care field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients and equipment, lifting of items in excess of 30 pounds.
• Requires standing and walking for extended times.
• Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients; e.g., carts and wheelchairs.
• Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.