Compassionate Hospice Massage Therapist

Lighthousehospice; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Paid Holidays

PTO Accrual

Short-Term Disability and 401(K)

Job summary

Lighthouse Hospice is seeking a Massage Therapist to provide medically prescribed massage therapy in patients' homes or facilities, aimed at increasing comfort during end-of-life care. You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group to tailor treatment plans and document patient responses.

Qualified candidates are licensed massage therapists with clinical experience, strong English communication, and reliable transportation to travel locally.

Qualifications

• Licensed, state certified, or registered as a massage therapist in the state and in good standing with the state board.
• MBLEx or FSMTB or NCBTMB certification.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience; hospice/home health experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills; reads/writes/understands English.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient with IDG to plan best massage approach.
• Manually manipulate muscles and soft tissues to relieve pain and improve comfort.
• Use warm compresses or devices to support massage technique and document patient response.
• Maintain a calm, soothing environment during treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Education

Massage Therapist Licensure

Job description

Lighthouse Hospice is seeking a Massage Therapist to provide medically prescribed massage therapy in patients' homes or facilities, aimed at increasing comfort during end-of-life care. You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group to tailor treatment plans and document patient responses.

Qualified candidates are licensed massage therapists with clinical experience, strong English communication, and reliable transportation to travel locally.