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Job Title

Massage Therapist Chiropractic Assistant

                        

Location

Strongsville

                    

Facility

Strongsville Fam Hlth Surg Ctr

                     

Department

Preventive Medicine-Primary Care Institute

                      

Job Code

D21049

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

7:00am-6:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Massage Therapist Chiropractic Assistant

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Preventative Medicine Team and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. 
 

Massage Therapist’s administer therapeutic massage and bodywork modalities, including techniques that provide deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, stretching, pregnancy/post-partum massage, acupressure, reflexology and hydro-therapy for Chiropractic patients. Under the direction of the chiropractic physician, administer therapeutic services, including electrical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, and stretching and strengthening activities. Support the function of the chiropractic service areas.
 

A caregiver in this position works a variable schedule with floating as needed. You will be working the east side locations ( Twinsburg, Canfield, Willoughby)

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High school graduate or equivalent required.  
• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy training program required.
• Licensed in Massage Therapy (LMT) by the State of Ohio required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

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

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.

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The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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