Health Technician (Massage Therapy)

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: The Health Technician-Massage Therapist at the full performance level is responsible to perform massage therapy services in a complex and variable patient population. The Organizational Location of the Position is: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service, in the Outpatient clinic at Dallas Campus, of the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), Dallas, TX.

Major duties: Duties to include but not limited to: Coordinates Veteran schedule with other interdisciplinary team members. May review referrals to assess appropriatemess of massage therapy intervention. Reviews medical records to assess appropriateness of massage therapy intervention, to identify any potential risks or contraindications to massage therapy treatment and to assist in guiding the evaluation process.

Conducts complex massage therapy assessments to general and specialty patient populations, utilizing standard patient evaluation procedures including structured interview, direct observation, standardized testing and medical record review to formulate a treatment plan. Coordinates follow up care as indicated per treatment plan. Provides a full range of complex treatment procedures and modalities. Provides massage therapy instruction for self-care to patient and family as determined appropriate.

Educates patients on healthy lifestyle including hydration, basic nutrition, stretching, strengthening exercise, mind-body techniques, sleep habits, stress management, relaxation and other matters related to massage therapy care. Knowledge of complementary integrative health and holistic health principles. Responsible for mentoring other massage therapists and participating in educational activities.

Knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles, and will assist other staff through education as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. Mentors other staff in best massage therapy practices. Acts as subject matter expert on massage therapy and related body work services and will provide guidance when requested regarding purchased care. Provides patient care coverage to other PM&R clinics as needed.

May participate in Process Improvement activities related to massage therapy and holistic care. Contributes to identifying, collecting, and analyzing aggregate patient care information, to ensure safety and quality of care. Knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME). Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00am-4:30pm, PRN weekend and holiday coverage Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period.

Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whe