Compassionate Hospice Massage Therapist — Part-Time (8a–4:30p)

Ecumen; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

6% 401(k) match

Job summary

Ecumen Hospice is seeking a Part-Time Hospice Massage Therapist to provide professional massage services under the direction of the Clinical Director in the Mankato area. The role requires 40 scheduled hours every two weeks, with two full days and one-and-a-half days, including some Thursdays, from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, guiding treatment to reduce anxiety, pain, and discomfort, and documenting care in the patient’s chart within 24 hours of sessions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of clinical massage therapy experience.
• Successful completion of a massage therapy certification course.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients for appropriate medical indication for service and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.
• Directs and assists patients through massage therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms.
• Performs gentle techniques to promote relaxation and comfort.
• Utilizes interventions such as manual lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy, reflexology, and/or energy work where applicable; maintains notes within 24 hours.
• Provides ongoing education to the clinical team on appropriateness and contraindications for treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Massage therapy certification

Job description

Ecumen Hospice is seeking a Part-Time Hospice Massage Therapist to provide professional massage services under the direction of the Clinical Director in the Mankato area. The role requires 40 scheduled hours every two weeks, with two full days and one-and-a-half days, including some Thursdays, from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, guiding treatment to reduce anxiety, pain, and discomfort, and documenting care in the patient’s chart within 24 hours of sessions.