Hospice Massage Therapist

St. Croix Hospice; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in Norfolk, NE seeks a dedicated Massage Therapist to provide therapeutic touch aligned with each patient’s care plan in home settings.

Under supervision of Clinical Services, you’ll apply Swedish massage, Comfort Touch, energy work, and related techniques to alleviate pain, anxiety, and mobility limits. You must hold a current massage license, pass background checks, possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain HIPAA compliance.

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 as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct massage therapy per plan of care.
• Assess patient needs and determine effectiveness of therapy.
• Use Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, energy work, and compressions.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to clinical staff.
• Maintain records and notes within 24–48 hours of session.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team education and quality programs.

Skills

Massage Therapy

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Work Where You Matter!At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.Massage TherapistPosition OverviewThe Massage Therapist provides patients and their families with the natural benefit of physical therapeutic touch through individualized massage therapy services which meet the unique needs of each patient. The Massage Therapists works under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Services in collaboration with the patient’s RN Case Manager and according to the individualized Plan of Care.Essential Functions and SkillsProvides 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 of anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, muscle tension, circulation, stiffness, contractures, limited mobility, relaxation, and comfort.Utilizes interventions such as but not limited to: Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, Energy work, and compressions.Observes and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition to theClinical 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.Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements/QualificationsCurrent 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.Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 12 pounds. Occasionally up to 20 pounds.Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.