Job Description

Summary

This position is located within VISN 6 at the Hampton VAMC in Virginia with the Whole Health Department. This position is responsible for providing day to day clinical operations of assigned massage clinics and may be asked to provide input on those operations to improve access - efficiency - and continued implementation of best practices. The Health Technician (Massage Therapy Advanced) is expected to practice within licensure and certification parameters with minimum oversight.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency
• Individuals appointed under the authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA - must be proficient in written and spoken English
• See Chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a - this part
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: Health Technician (Massage Therapy) GS-8 Advanced Clinical Level Experience
• In addition to meeting the basic requirements - candidates must possess one year of progressive experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level
• In addition - the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities 1
• Ability to assess the physical and mental status of patients (including history and physical assessment) - interpret the appropriate information to identify each patient's population-specific needs - identify indications/contraindications for massage - develop the plan of care - and monitor their response to treatment
• 2
• Ability to use various communication techniques to encourage and educate individuals and groups to enhance massage therapy outcomes
• 3
• Skill in developing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
• 4
• Ability to advise staff and students in massage therapy practices
• And 1
• Skill in providing advanced massage techniques using the appropriate tools - supplies - and equipment based on the needs of the patient
• 2
• Knowledge of anatomy - physiology - and pathology relevant to massage therapy within specialty population(s)
• 3
• Ability to modify massage therapy techniques based on an understanding of specialty populations - and various clinical/environmental settings
• 4
• Knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles
• 5
• Ability to conduct research and quality improvement activities - related to massage therapy
• 6
• Knowledge of complementary integrative health - and holistic health principles
• All qualifying experience and KSAs you possess must be clearly described in you application package
• We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications
• Failure to demonstrate your experience/how you gained each KSA in your resume may result in disqualification
• If is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-8. Physical Requirements: Physical demands consist of sitting - standing - lifting up to 40 pounds.

Duties

• Functions or Scopes of Practice: The massage therapist treats a wide range of conditions
• Massage therapy may be used alone or as an adjunct to standard medical care
• Massage therapy is the manual assessment and manipulation of the superficial soft tissues of the body for therapeutic purpose and encompasses a large variety of techniques from Western and Eastern traditions
• Basic massage therapy includes - but is not limited - to effleurage (stroking) - petrissage (kneading) - tapotement/percussion - friction - vibration - passive and active stretching - and draping
• Massage therapists may utilize mechanical tools and the external applications of water - heat - and cold to enhance therapeutic benefits
• Massage therapists incorporate knowledge of various systems of anatomy - physiology - and pathology to apply a plan of care for those with a variety of soft tissue dysfunctions
• Provide individualized massage therapy treatment: -Utilizes standard patient evaluation procedures to formulate a treatment plan
• -Incorporates various massage therapy and bodywork techniques taught within their professional education
• -Provides advanced massage therapy services of greater complexity applied to specialty populations in various clinical/environmental settings with limited supervision and coordinate follow up care as indicated
• -Responsible for changing linen between patients - refilling oils - cleaning massage table/chair/arm rest - and providing a clean - calm environment
• Provide massage therapy instruction - education - and mentoring: -Provides massage therapy instruction for self-care to patient and family as determined appropriate
• -Educates patients on healthy lifestyle including hydration - basic nutrition - stretching - exercise - mind-body techniques - sleep habits - stress management and other matters related to massage therapy care
• -Has knowledge of complementary integrative health and holistic health principles
• -Mentors other staff in best massage therapy practices
• Under routine academic oversight - the massage therapist assists with clinical supervision of massage therapy students
• -Is a subject matter expert - responsible for mentoring other massage therapists and participating in educational activities
• -Has knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles and will assist other staff through education as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team
• Complete Clinical notes in electronic health record system: -Document and code information related to patient care in the VA's electronic health care record on a timely basis following established policies
• Consent shall be completed prior to treatment in accordance with local requirements
• -Functions as a member of the health care team and communicates with other health care providers as appropriate
• Maintain trainings and attend required meetings: -Shall maintain up to date with VHA and professional trainings
• Required professional meetings must be attended
• Research and Quality Improvement: -Participates in research and quality improvement activities related to massage therapy
• -Required to use various communication techniques to encourage and educate individuals and groups to enhance massage therapy outcomes
• -Responsible for identifying - collecting - and analyzing aggregate patient care information to ensure safety and quality of care
• Administration: -May review patient referrals to screen for appropriateness of care and direct Veterans to other services when necessary
• -Is the subject matter expert on massage therapy and related body work services and will provide guidance when requested regarding purchased care
• Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm M-F Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior work experience or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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