Massage Therapist in Washington, District of Columbia at Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates PC

JOB TITLE: Massage Therapist

LOCATION: Washington D.C. and Rockville/Chevy Chase/Silver Spring, Maryland Offices

HOURS: 4 DAY WORK WEEK! (Monday-Thursday)

FREE PARKING AT ALL SITES!

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Responsible for treating clients through soft tissue manipulation while maintaining a safe and relaxing experience. The therapist should be good at perceiving client wishes and needs through spoken language, body language and other cues and modifying their treatments accordingly. They usually report to the owner or manager of the business.

• Prepares clients and equipment for treatment in accordance with department standards and the State of Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners and The DC Board of Massage Therapy

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to clinic director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires full range of motion including handling and assisting clients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination

• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing

• Requires prolonged sitting and standing for periods of time as well as bending and stooping

• Frequent walking, standing, bending and pulling

• Requires basic organizational, computer skills and basic interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, and staff

• Requires ability to push/pull, lift, or move equipment and physically assist clients with direction and guidance.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to diseases and other conditions common in a clinic environment

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned as different clinics may have varying responsibilities for aides)

DAILY DUTIES

1. Bring clients back after check-in for massage therapy

2. Assist clients as needed

3. Break down and clean work massage area

MASSAGE THERAPIST

DAILY DUTIES (cont.):

4. Set up clients for treatment

5. Assess massage schedule to ensure full patient scheduling

6. Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Executive Director, Director/Assistant Director of Rehabilitation.

? MONTHLY DUTIES

1. Make sure to notify Director of clinic when planning not to be in the office.

? YEARLY DUTIES

1. Ensure license and malpractice insurance is up to date. Send any new License and/or malpractice insurance to the Executive Director of Rehabilitation

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Basic computer skills

2. Knowledge of basic medical terminology

3. Knowledge of the State of Maryland and DC regulations for Massage Therapy

4. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments

5. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

6. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff, and the public

7. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing

8. Ability to make good use of body mechanics and follow safety regulations

COMPLIANCE:

1. Follow compliance requirements mandated by HFCA, Medicare and all other ARA contracted carriers; This should include a working knowledge of the accountability of others within the practice as well

2. Follow guidelines for maintaining patient confidentiality

3. Demonstrate a strong commitment to honest and responsible corporate conduct

4. Identify, report and/or prevent any fraudulent or unethical behavior

5. Initiate notification to management if inappropriate behavior is observed within the organization

6. Follow electronic security protocols including not using company computers for nonbusiness purposes and not using cell phones during work hours

MASSAGE THERAPIST

HIPAA Minimum-Necessary Access to PHI

The responsibilities associated with this position allow access to the computer “role” of PT/OAC only.

We are committed to enforcing minimum-necessary access to our patients’ PHI by limiting the uses and disclosures of this information within our practice. In order for this employee to carry out his/her TPO (treatment, payment, and healthcare operations) in a manner that best serves our patients, the employee needs access the aforementioned computer “role”. Role descriptions are explicitly defined in our HIPAA manual. Access to computer information is password protected. Upon termination of an employee, his/her password will be deleted from the system.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

Experience is preferred, but on-the-job training available

DISCLAIMER:

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.