Massage Therapist (Per Diem)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Greet patients and or visitors, in a friendly warm manner. Instructs new patients in completion of medical history and information forms, if necessary. Performs and documents initial health history, assessment, and evaluation of patient/client. Performs and documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines. Effectively communicates and explains procedures appropriate to patient/client needs and preferences. Practices appropriate massage techniques. Maintains patient/client confidentiality and sensitivity during all patient/client interactions; reports any unusual patient/client interactions to supervisor immediately. Maintains patient records and patient satisfaction in accordance with Lancaster General Healths standards and protocols. Maintains therapy room cleanliness and all supplies and equipment for massage therapy. Participates in marketing and community events as requested. Participates with in-service activities for patients, physicians and related hospital departments. Participates in the performance improvement program. Establish empathy and a person-centered approach to clients. Rounds in departments to develop awareness of services and provide short massage session as appropriate. Ensures all of the equipment and supplies get back to the appropriate place after a treatment has been completed. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:Continuing education based on the patient population that the therapist is working with. Seated chair massage for the other employees in the unit if time allows. Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completed massage therapy education