Clinical Massage Therapist
University of Illinois

Clinical Massage Therapist

McKinley Health Center

Applications are now being accepted for the Clinical Massage Therapist position at the McKinley Health Center, University of Illinois.

McKinley Health Center aims to provide high-quality ambulatory healthcare and health education to students and medical expertise to University leadership. The Center is also accredited through the Accreditation Associate for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Employees at MHC are required to provide proof of certain immunizations according to recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines. To review the full policy, please click here - https://public.powerdms.com/UIUC/documents/1455696/Employee Immunization.

Our staff works on campus with an academically talented and ethnically diverse student population, including international students totaling 22.2 percent of the total student population, 18.8 percent for Asian American students, 11 percent for Latinx/e students, 5.0 percent for African American students, and 3.2 percent for multiracial students, with a total enrollment of over 56,000 students.

Job Summary
Treat University of Illinois students using professional massage techniques to alleviate pain associated with injury and overuse, decrease stress, improve circulation, and promote wellness and general well-being. Clients will be referred by McKinley Health Center providers and will work in collaboration with the referring provider(s).

Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Discuss client concerns, medical histories, and specific stresses or painful areas to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Evaluate patients' soft tissue conditions and restrictions and apply the appropriate professional massage techniques within the scope of practice and licensing.
• Collaborate as needed with providers for appropriate and effective treatment.
• Assist in the promotion of the health and wellness benefits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Practice Responsibilities

• Complete detailed and accurate treatment documentation in a timely manner using the McKinley Health Center's electronic health record system.
• Possess and maintain knowledge of quality and effective massage techniques.
• Stay abreast of developments in massage therapy.
• Refer clients to other members of the health care team as necessary and appropriate.
• Maintain room cleanliness at all times.
• Maintain current licensure to practice massage therapy in the State of Illinois and operates within the restrictions as outlined in the Illinois Massage Therapy Act and other relevant regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality according to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

General Responsibilities

• Operates under the written guidelines contained in the Policy Manuals of McKinley Health Center, the Office of Student Affairs, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Operates under written departmental policy which complies with state and federal laws.
• Treats patients, staff, and colleagues with courtesy and respect.
• Is responsible for and accountable to supporting and ensuring a culture of safety, quality, and risk management including compliance with ethics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice massage therapy in the State of Illinois.
• 3 previous years of experience in a massage therapy practice.
• High School graduate, graduate from an accredited Massage Therapy school.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 1/6/2025. Salary for this position is $48,000 - $58,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position..

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Keri Collins at keric@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027304
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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