Per Diem Massage Therapist-KP8 Amenity Unit-Mount Sinai Hospital-Day

Job description

Description
The Per Diem Massage Therapist provides specialized therapeutic massage and relaxation techniques to postpartum patients on KP8 Unit. This also includes family and professional caregivers and hospital personnel referred by the clinical manager for massage therapy services and/or other clinical team members/colleagues. This role requires advanced training in pre- and perinatal massage.
Responsibilities
• Participates in orientation and step-protocol training during probationary period.
• Provides bedside massage to patients in the postpartum unit, family members and caregivers through therapeutic massage, relaxation and self-care techniques.
• Develops treatment plans and modifications based on the symptoms presented by patients.
• Obtains medical clearance from MD or RN before performing therapeutic session and communicates with staff and team regarding referrals.
• Documents treatment notes in electronic medical record.
• Provides opportunities to teach about massage therapy techniques and its therapeutic benefits and symptom management through hands-on work and didactic education.
• Assists with regular staff wellness events and chair massage sessions.
• Maintains current knowledge of field through continued education and self-study.
• Performs other related duties.

Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy School Program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS Massage Therapy License, NY State Board of Education
• Proof of Liability Insurance
• Three years of practice as a massage therapist
• Experience providing massage therapy in a clinical setting (paid, volunteer or internship) Advanced training in Hospital Based Massage Therapy preferred.

Employer Description
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
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Compensation
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $55 - $55 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
• Participates in orientation and step-protocol training during probationary period.
• Provides bedside massage to patients in the postpartum unit, family members and caregivers through therapeutic massage, relaxation and self-care techniques.
• Develops treatment plans and modifications based on the symptoms presented by patients.
• Obtains medical clearance from MD or RN before performing therapeutic session and communicates with staff and team regarding referrals.
• Documents treatment notes in electronic medical record.
• Provides opportunities to teach about massage therapy techniques and its therapeutic benefits and symptom management through hands-on work and didactic education.
• Assists with regular staff wellness events and chair massage sessions.
• Maintains current knowledge of field through continued education and self-study.
• Performs other related duties.

• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy School Program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS Massage Therapy License, NY State Board of Education
• Proof of Liability Insurance
• Three years of practice as a massage therapist
• Experience providing massage therapy in a clinical setting (paid, volunteer or internship) Advanced training in Hospital Based Massage Therapy preferred.