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University of Miami Massage Therapist - Doral in Doral, Florida
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The University of Miami Health System at Doral has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Massage Therapist with a June 2024.
The University of Miami Health System will soon open the second phase to our state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Doral that serves as a western hub for our distinguished regional network of ambulatory services. This 160,000 square foot expansion will continue to bring world-class academic medicine, cutting-edge technology, and innovative treatment options to the rapidly growing Doral community. UHealth at Doral will have services through the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and the Desai Sethi Urology Institute, as well as specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and more. The expansion will provide residents with innovative, specialized medical services in the heart of their community. Once complete, UHealth at Doral will have 8 operating rooms, 3 endoscopy procedure rooms, 33 cancer treatment bays, over 60 multidisciplinary exam rooms, and supporting ancillary services like imaging, lab, and respiratory therapy. UHealth at Doral will open in September, 2024.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The University of Miami is currently seeking a Massage Therapist to work in Doral. The incumbent provides massage therapy services to patients, caregivers and stakeholder by acting on the body providing soft tissue manipulation primarily using manual techniques including pressure, tension, motion or vibration with the primary target t issues being muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints or other connective tissue for patients above the age of 17 years with cancer or in need of care to treat general medical problems with the intent to increase wellness, relaxation, stress reduction, pain relief, postural improvement and/or provide general or specific therapeutic benefits.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):
Table and chair massages for cancer patients and survivors pre-treatment and post-treatment
Will be wonting in a variety of settings: Outpatient, Inpatient and Infusion areas
Will be responsible for documenting in patients' medical records. This is done via EMR. Appropriate training will be given during orientation.
Management of inventories and treatment moms/areas
Supervision and training of any additional oncology massage therapists
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
Participates in quality and safety improvement activities as directed.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal, local and state guidelines and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned_
Knowledge, Skllls,and Abilities:
Must provide excellent customer service and be flexible to accommodate moving patient schedules and needs
Confident technical skills, innovative thinking , precise lime management , superior organizational skills and promote teamwork and collaboration.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness.
Medical terminology required
Education Requirements! Essential Requirements):
Must be currently licensed as a Massage Therapist in the State of Florida w i th certifications specific to oncology Patients
High school diploma
Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):
- One year experience required; three years of experience in a clinical setting with cancer patients preferred
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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. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H7
The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
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