What are the responsibilities and job description for the Massage Therapist position at Astera Health?
The Massage Therapist focuses on delivering therapeutic massage services tailored to individual patient needs while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to support overall patient wellness and recovery.
This position is scheduled for 64 hours per bi-weekly pay period, with scheduling flexibility that includes some after hours and weekend coverage. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provides high-quality, patient-centered massage therapy treatments based on individualized care plans.
- Utilizes a variety of massage modalities (e.g., Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, prenatal, and other therapeutic techniques) to address specific patient conditions and goals.
- Assesses patients’ conditions, medical histories, and treatment objectives to develop appropriate therapy approaches.
- Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as needed.
- Educates patients on treatment plans, self-care techniques, stretching, posture, and injury prevention strategies
- Documents progress notes for each patient treated.
- Follows established policies, procedures, and safety precautions with use of modalities and equipment to prevent injury.
- Provides patient care in a safe manner during treatments.
- Completes all documentation in adherence to Astera Health and CMS standard within 24 hours of treatment session.
- Works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and refer patients to specialists when necessary.
- Assists patients with scheduling appointments or coordinating care as needed to support continuity of treatment.
- Supports the mission and positively exhibits the values of Astera Health through personal conduct and behaviors.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Education and experience required:
- Successful completion of accredited Massage Therapy Program
- Successful completion of the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx)
- BLS Certified
- 3 years of experience is preferred
Pay or shift range: $29.56 USD to $44.34 USD
Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
Salary : $30 - $44