Hospice Massage Therapist

St. Croix Hospice; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in Denison, Iowa, seeks a compassionate Massage Therapist to join our care team.

You will provide therapeutic touch in coordination with the patient’s care plan, helping relieve pain and anxiety while promoting dignity and comfort for patients and families. This full-time position offers a structured schedule from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, company-paid disability, a 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and paid time

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program.
• Current Massage Therapist License in practicing states.
• Valid State Driver’s License and vehicle.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provides massage therapy per plan of care; assesses patient needs and treatment effectiveness.
• Administers Swedish Massage and related therapies to alleviate symptoms.
• Observes and reports patient responses and condition changes to Clinical Supervisor/Manager.
• Maintains documentation in patient records within 24-48 hours of sessions.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Massage Therapy

Education

Massage Therapy License

Job description

At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Like the river that inspired our name and takes great skill to navigate, St. Croix Hospice guides patients and their families through the end-of-life journey. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for our patients, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of our deeply compassionate family of caregivers guiding extraordinary life experiences, then we invite you to join our team, where your work truly matters.

Massage therapists

Massage therapists provide therapeutic touch that brings relief and comfort to patients facing life's most difficult moments. Using specialized techniques and compassionate care, they help ease physical discomfort while creating a sense of calm and connection. This position offers the opportunity to combine clinical skills with genuine human connection, making a real impact through the healing power of touch.

If you're a compassionate Massage therapist who values meaningful patient connections and autonomy in your practice, we’d love to meet you.

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Qualifications

Massage Therapist Requirements & Core Responsibilities

• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program.
• Current Massage Therapist License or Bodywork Therapist License in practicing states.
• Valid State Driver’s License, automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Provides massage therapy per Clinical Supervisor/Manager direction following the plan of care; assesses patients for appropriate medical indication and treatment effectiveness.
• Administers therapeutic interventions (Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, Energy work, compressions) to alleviate symptoms including anxiety, depression, pain, muscle tension, sleeplessness, limited mobility, and to improve circulation, relaxation, and comfort.
• Observes and reports patient responses and condition changes to Clinical Supervisor/Manager and relevant staff; educates clinical team on treatment appropriateness and contraindications.
• Maintains required documentation (clinical notes, charting, coordination notes) in patient records within 24-48 hours of sessions; participates in interdisciplinary education programs and quality improvement activities.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance, maintains patient confidentiality, uses protected health information appropriately, and performs other duties as assigned.

Massage Therapist Benefits & Schedule

• Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Full-time position
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays