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Under the supervision of the Aquatics/Group Fitness Manager independently performs massage services at The Center for Health Improvement.
Performs assessment evaluation to determine the appropriate course of treatment (medical and physical conditions). Administers appropriate massage techniques (soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, soft tissue stretching techniques, manual pressure to specific points on the body, manual stripping or cross-fiber friction of muscle tissue, trigger point therapy, joint play and lower grade mobilizations). Provides sensitive attention and response to members/customers comfort levels for pressure and touch, and shall not cause bruising with any regularity; provides and uses draping to cover all genitalia.
Suggests appropriate home care instructions and provides information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation and rehabilitative exercises. Maintains and reviews members/customers state of being and health history and makes appropriate changes to improving members'/customers overall well-being. Attains a knowledgeable level of specific therapy techniques, wellness and latest health issues.
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)-within the first two weeks of employment Automated External Defibrillator (AED)-within the first two weeks of employment First Aid certification within the first six months of employment Preferred: Completion of an accredited massage therapist program Experience in massage therapy Technical knowledge and ability to apply Kinesiology and physiology. Massage Therapy certification Infection Control: Initial and Ongoing training in dealing with infection control.
Trainings could include but are not limited to, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and bio hazardous materials as it applies to your daily work environment. Patient Interaction: Periodic HIPAA: This position will have access to the following Protected Health Information in order to carry out the duties related to their position at Hays Medical Center based on the following criteria: Primary – required (routine) to do the job; Secondary – required for the job, but mostly be exception; and None – no approved access Description of Information None: Patient Demographic Information (information used to identify a person): Name, Date of Birth, Address, Race, Marital Status, Religion Clinical Information (information that describes a patient’s health status): Diagnosis, Reports/Medical Notes, Test Results, Problem List, Procedures, History and Physical Coding Information (clinical information that is in (alpha) numeric format): ICD-9 Codes, Rev Codes, CPT Codes Financial Information/Insurance (information related to insurance, billing and payment): Billing Information, Payer Name, Payer ID, Account Balances, Plan Elements Covered, Payment Information, Payment Rates
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About the role
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Aquatics/Group Fitness Manager independently performs massage services at The Center for Health Improvement.