Compassionate Hospice Massage Therapist - Healing Hands

Ohio Living; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a licensed Massage Therapist to plan, organize, and direct massage therapy services for hospice patients in Ohio. This role focuses on improving physical and psychosocial well-being through therapeutic massage under agency standards and regulatory guidelines.

Essential duties include developing massage programming, documenting progress notes, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy training program required.
• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Massage Therapist required.
• Current Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB) designation from the NCBTMB a plus.
• Two years experience in massage therapy required.
• Experience in a home health, hospice, long-term care, or other healthcare setting required.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides quality therapeutic massage programming to hospice patients.
• Massages and kneads muscles and soft tissues of the patient's body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, and comfort.-
• Prepares and blends oils and applies to the patient's skin, when indicated.
• Interacts with patients to ensure that quality care and positive patient-staff relations are taking place.
• Maintains open and trust-building relationships with the patient's family members, responding professionally and promptly to any requests or concerns.
• Assists the interdisciplinary team in determining and ensuring ongoing massage therapy services and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

Skills

Massage therapy

Healthcare experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Accredited massage therapy training

Ohio massage license

BCTMB (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ohio Living is seeking a licensed Massage Therapist to plan, organize, and direct massage therapy services for hospice patients in Ohio. This role focuses on improving physical and psychosocial well-being through therapeutic massage under agency standards and regulatory guidelines.

Essential duties include developing massage programming, documenting progress notes, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective care plans.