Job Description

Company DescriptionAltum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites (Toronto, Cambridge, Barrie, Hamilton, Oakville, Ajax, Mississauga, Vaughan, Brampton, Oshawa and Scarborough). We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers.At Altum Health, we believe in providing \xe2\x80\x9cThe Right Care. Always.\xe2\x80\x9d by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals. Altum Health services prevent and manage acute and chronic injury as well as co-morbid conditions and integrate clients back into the workplace and home life. Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers.Union: Non Union
Position: Registered Massage Therapist
Department: Altum Health
Site: Cambridge
Reports to: Site Manager
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week
Status: Independent Contractor or Temporary Part-time (12-month contract)
Closing Date: April 26, 2024Altum Health is seeking an experienced Registered Massage Therapist to support our Cambridge site. The successful individual would have the knowledge, skills and abilities in rehabilitation and return to work of injured workers. Primary responsibilities include: setting goals and providing treatment plans for clients to initiate appropriate treatment intervention based on clinical assessment.The massage therapist must gauge the condition of the client\'s soft tissues, the joint function and quality, range of motion, and muscle strength. The massage therapist must propose a specific treatment plan for the client. The massage therapist will consult with other health care professionals in an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans for clients. The massage therapist is to provide ongoing evaluation of client progress, administer and collect outcome measurement information, participate in quality improvement initiatives, communicate to appropriate referral sources and stakeholders. The massage therapist should educate clients on how to improve their posture and teach them strengthening, stretching, and rehabilitative exercises as well as relaxation techniques. Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested. Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention\'s of the Act, in a timely manner.Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 Year working in an interdisciplinary practice preferred
• Recognized Massage Therapy Degree/Diploma
• Registration with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario required
• Proof of valid malpractice insurance required

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

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