End-of-Life Hospice Massage Therapist

St. Croix Hospice; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in Bolivar, MO is seeking a Massage Therapist to provide individualized massage therapy to patients in their homes, collaborating with the RN Case Manager and clinical team.

You will assess patient needs, document sessions, and apply modalities such as Swedish Massage and Comfort Touch while adhering to the Plan of Care and HIPAA requirements. Join an empathetic team focused on comfort and dignity at end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Current Massage Therapist License or Bodywork Therapist License in practicing states.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License, automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct massage therapy at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assesses patient and referral for appropriate medical indication for services and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.
• Directs and aids patients through massage therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms such as anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, muscle tension, circulation, stiffness, contractures, limited mobility, relaxation and comfort.
• Observes and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition to the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and other pertinent staff.
• Provides education and awareness to clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24-48 hours of session and modified as needed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program as needed.
• Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

St. Croix Hospice in Bolivar, MO is seeking a Massage Therapist to provide individualized massage therapy to patients in their homes, collaborating with the RN Case Manager and clinical team.

You will assess patient needs, document sessions, and apply modalities such as Swedish Massage and Comfort Touch while adhering to the Plan of Care and HIPAA requirements. Join an empathetic team focused on comfort and dignity at end-of-life care.