Job Information
University of Utah Massage Therapist in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 03/14/2024
Requisition Number PRN14632N
Job Title PS Massage Therapist
Working Title Massage Therapist
Job Grade UGR
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Standard Hours per Week 10
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01620 - Chief Wellness Office
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $27.75
Close Date
Job Summary
This position assists the healthcare provider in providing massage to patients and provides direct massage therapy services to staff, patients or visitors at their request, following the established protocol.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Administers massage therapy treatments within the scope of practice of massage therapy. Adjusts treatment given based on the patient’s condition and response to treatment.
Provides massage when requested and as outlined by a provider’s orders.
Educates the patient about the treatment provided.
Documents treatments, and summarizes financial and volume information. May implement research assessments for evidence-based outcomes. May deposit payments.
Carries out treatment within the plan developed by medical providers under general supervision.
May present information publicly on the benefits of massage and available services.
Problem Solving
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to interact appropriately with customers in a complex, challenging environment and work with providers in job situations not previously defined. Promotes the value of massage therapy to a wide range of customers.
Demonstrated ability to recognize situations that can be handled independently verses those that need to be referred to other providers or the manager.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit.
Demonstrated principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current licensure to practice as a Massage Therapist in the State of Utah.
Preferred
Experience working with multiple modalities including: Craniosacral therapy, energy work, Jin Shin Jyutsu, lymphatic drainage, and medical massage.
Five years of applicable experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Multilingual capabilities.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Preferences
Experience working with multiple modalities including: Craniosacral therapy, energy work, Jin Shin Jyutsu, lymphatic drainage, and medical massage.
Three years of applicable experience.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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