Licensed Massage Therapist

Utilizes an understanding of medical conditions, traditional treatments and massage training to establish an appropriate massage therapy plan in consultation with the interdisciplinary team. Communicates effectively with all caregivers.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Heartspring Wellness Center offers services to help clients achieve their best health in mind, body and spirit. Services include integrative primary care, integrative medicine consultations, naturopathic medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMT), acupuncture, nutrition counseling and classes, chronic disease management, integrative cancer support services, massage therapy, movement therapy, mind-body medicine, stress and symptom reduction, biofeedback and imagery for pain reduction and better living.

• EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

Current Oregon Massage Therapy Licensure required.

• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Adaptability / Flexibility : Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

• Compliance and confidentiality : Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with laws, regulations and standards. Use knowledge and judgment skills to determine whether events or processes comply. Knowledge of state and HIPAA laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Social perceptiveness : Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and / or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Stress Management : Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and manage high stress / difficult situations.
• Time management : Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUAT Repetitive

KNEEL (on knees)

REACH - Forward

REACH - Upward

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand / Fist

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

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