Agency Massage Therapist Call In's - Massage Therapy Requisition ID 2024-51832 Category Allied Health Overview The Massage Therapist is responsible for evaluating pediatric and select adult patients for massage therapy as a result of injury or disease; implementing massage therapy programs and services to meet the clinical needs of patients and families; providing education/in-services for family members, hospital staff, and community regarding the indications and benefits of massage therapy; documenting evaluation results and patient progress, and providing patient and family education. Demonstrates competence defined (*) in Massage Therapy responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care and services to patients from the age of birth to 21 years, and selected adult patients. Hours- THIS IS A CONTINGENT/PRN/ON-CALL ROLE Location: 700 Children's Dr Columbus, Ohio 43205 Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities Evaluates patients with varied ages and diagnoses to determine appropriateness of massage therapy services. Establishes goals and develops an individualized treatment plan. Communicates status and collaborates with physicians, third-party payors, and relevant healthcare providers. Administers massage therapy treatment to promote relaxation and improve pulmonary function, utilizes stress reduction techniques and other modalities, and observes and modifies treatment plans to meet needs and achieve goals. Educates on treatment goals and therapy plans, instructs on massage therapy activities, documents instruction, and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding. Documents evaluation results, objective status, progress, treatment plan, and recommendations compliantly. Utilizes appropriate computerized or standardized documentation methods, as applicable to caseload. Attends continuing education programs and participates in departmental in-service training programs, adheres to department productivity standards, and conducts massage therapy educational programs for hospital staff. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 1. Completion of basic Curriculum for Therapeutic Massage from an accredited School of Massage Therapy. 2. Licensure by the State of Ohio Medical Board. 3. Certification in Neuromuscular and Myofascial Massage Therapy preferred. 4. Certification in Newborn Massage Therapy and/or Infant Massage preferred.