Department: Volunteer Services

Hourly Rate of Pay:$30.00

Work Schedule:Weekly hours are flexible, up to 20 hours per week as needed. Preferred hours between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Shift:1^st shift, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday; no weekends or holidays

Location: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA

Type of Position: Temporary, limited to 780 hours maximum per fiscal year, no benefits

Description:

The department of Volunteer Services at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has an opening for an hourly Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). Under general supervision, the LMT provides massage services to hospital staff and guests.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Explains procedures and applies massage techniques appropriate to client needs and preferences
• Educates and teaches clients on benefits of massage
• Provides a soothing environment for massage
• Maintains confidentiality and sensitivity during client interactions
• Assists in identifying quality improvement opportunities
• Follows UIHC's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Department Specific Duties:

• Reviews client history to optimize massage according to client needs
• Consults with appropriate clinical staff regarding treatment plans when necessary
• Documents all massage sessions per established guidelines
• Identifies ideas to market and promote services within Volunteer Services and UIHC

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Has knowledge of multiple massage techniques and ability to plan, organize and perform an effective massage session.
• Knowledge of asepsis and sanitation requirements per hospital and massage therapy codes.
• Excellent communication skills and functions as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain clients' safety and preserve clients' right to confidentiality.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• One or more years of experience providing massage therapy
• Education sufficient to maintain current licensure

License/Certifications:

• Active Iowa massage therapy license is required

Desirable Qualifications:

• National certification in massage therapy preferred, but not required

Credential checks and background checks (criminal history, child/dependent adult sexual abuse) will be conducted on final candidates.