Health Technician (Massage Therapy)-Advanced Clinical Level

The Massage Therapist treats a wide range of conditions using medical massage therapy alone or as an adjunct to standard medical care. Medical massage therapy is the manual assessment and manipulation of the superficial soft tissues of the body for therapeutic purpose and encompasses a large variety of techniques from Western and Eastern traditions. Massage therapists incorporate knowledge of various systems of anatomy, physiology and pathology to develop and apply a plan of care. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Provide individualized medical massage therapy treatment: The massage therapist utilizes standard patient evaluation procedures to formulate a treatment plan. The massage therapist incorporates various medical massage therapy and bodywork techniques taught within their professional education. The massage therapist provides advanced medical massage therapy services of greater complexity applied to specialty populations in various clinical/environmental settings with limited supervision and coordinate follow up care as indicated. The massage therapist is responsible for changing linen between patients, refilling oils, cleaning massage table/chair/arm rest, and providing a clean, calm environment. Provide medical massage therapy instruction, education, and mentoring: The massage therapist provides medical massage therapy instruction for selfcare to patient and family as determined appropriate. The massage therapist educates patients on healthy lifestyle including hydration, basic nutrition, stretching, exercise, mind-body techniques, sleep habits, stress management and other matters related to medical massage therapy care. The massage therapist has knowledge of complementary integrative health and holistic health principles. The massage therapist mentors other staff in best medical massage therapy practices. Under routine academic oversight, the massage therapist assists with clinical supervision of massage therapy students. The massage therapist is a subject matter expert, responsible for mentoring other massage therapists and participating in educational activities. The massage therapist has knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles, and will assist other staff through education as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. Complete clinical notes in electronic health record system: The massage therapist shall document and code information related to patientcare in the VA's electronic health care record on a timely basis following established policies. Consent shall be completed prior to treatment in accordance with local requirements. The massage therapist functions as a member of the health care team and communicates with other health care providers as appropriate. Maintain trainings and attend required meetings: The massage therapist shall maintain up-to-date with VHA and professional trainings. Required professional meetings must be attended. Research and quality improvement: The massage therapist participates in research and quality improvement activities related to medical massage therapy. The massage therapist is required to use various communication techniques to encourage and educate individuals and groups to enhance medical massage therapy outcomes. The massage therapist is responsible for identifying, collecting and analyzing aggregate patient care information to ensure safety and quality of care. Administration: The massage therapist may review patient referrals to screen for appropriateness of care and direct Veterans to other services when necessary. The massage therapist is the subject matter expert on medical massage therapy and related body work services and will provide guidance when requested regarding purchased care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Aut

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