What are the responsibilities and job description for the Massage Therapist position at UW Health in Northern Illinois?
Pay Range: $21.58 - 30.22 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:
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- Evening, night & weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.
Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
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POSITION SUMMARY: Delivers age, condition and culturally appropriate care in accordance with the tenets of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, as well as the Federation of State & Massage Therapy Boards. Functions may include practitioner, clinical expert, consultant, role model, and educator. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives |
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EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED. Certificate of competency from an accredited massage therapy program that required a minimum of 500 hours of didactic and experiential training. |
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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current state of Illinois license for Massage Therapy. Current board certification by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) preferred. Must obtain NCBTMB certification within 12 months of hire. |
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EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Excellent communication, time management, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with physicians and all levels of staff and members of the community. Proficiency in a variety of computer applications, Internet search abilities and database management skills required. Experience working in a healthcare environment preferred. Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. |
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Salary : $22 - $30
