Compassionate Hospice Massage Therapist (Per Diem)

Athena Health Care Systems; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with Employer Match

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Hospice Services of Massachusetts in Lowell, MA is seeking per diem massage therapists to support our hospice patients. You will provide therapeutic touch tailored to individual needs, deliver end-of-life comfort techniques, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient comfort and quality of life.

The role requires MA licensure, accreditation, and 1–2 years of massage experience, with hospice/geriatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active MA massage therapist license
• Graduation from an accredited massage therapy program
• Minimum of 1–2 years experience as a massage therapist
• Hospice, palliative, oncology, or geriatric experience preferred
• Knowledge of gentle, adaptive techniques for medically fragile patients
• Training or certification in comfort touch, oncology massage, or end-of-life massage preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate massage therapy tailored to hospice patients' needs and conditions
• Apply end-of-life care techniques, including gentle massage and comfort touch
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to integrate massage into the plan of care
• Document sessions according to agency standards
• Observe and communicate patient status and response to therapy with clinical staff
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on massage benefits in palliative care
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and HIPAA/CMS regulations
• Participate in team meetings and staff education
• Contribute to the hospice mission of holistic, patient- and family-centered care

Skills

1-2 years experience

Hospice experience

Geriatric experience

Comfort touch training

Education

Massachusetts massage license

Accredited massage therapy program graduate

Comfort touch training (preferred)

Job description

Hospice Services of Massachusetts in Lowell, MA is seeking per diem massage therapists to support our hospice patients. You will provide therapeutic touch tailored to individual needs, deliver end-of-life comfort techniques, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient comfort and quality of life.

The role requires MA licensure, accreditation, and 1–2 years of massage experience, with hospice/geriatric experience preferred.