Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to delivering comprehensive physical, mental and overall wellness support to patients and families across the globe. As a Message Therapist Chiropractic Assistant, you will assist us in fulfilling this goal by administering various therapies, such as deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, pregnancy/postpartum, acupressure and reflexology techniques. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilize a holistic approach to care, helping make a lasting difference in treatment outcomes and quality of life.
Additionally, you can take advantage of numerous professional development resources to enhance your skill sets and pursue advanced positions. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including coverage for license renewal and continuing education expenses up to $500 per year.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 7:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(Schedule and locations remain the same once established.)
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Administer therapeutic massage and bodywork modalities, including techniques that provide deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point, stretching, pregnancy/post-partum massage, acupressure, reflexology and hydrotherapy for Chiropractic patients.
Administer therapeutic services, including electrical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, and stretching and strengthening activities (Under the direction of the chiropractic physician).
Work within the Scope of Practice as a Licensed Massage Therapist and an Unlicensed Supportive Personnel under the Ohio Revised Code
Interview patients to determine medical history, condition, desired results and appropriate modality.
Monitors patient's responses to treatment and adjusts, changes, or terminates treatment based on feedback.
Document patient information, interview responses, treatments, feedback, and results.
Maintain therapy area in a clean, safe, sterile and Organizational state.
Assist patients to safely perform activities related to the development of strength and endurance.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma/GED
Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy Training Program
Current licensure as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) by the state of Ohio
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
One year of experience providing massage services or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience working in the medical and/or health care field
Cupping or additional knowledge
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.
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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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