Hospice Massage Therapist

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking a licensed Massage Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team. You will provide massage therapy services to hospice patients in accordance with each patient’s plan of care, while addressing comfort and symptom relief needs.

You will monitor patient outcomes, document care in the medical record, coordinate with facilities and home settings, and support education for families and staff on massage therapy benefits within the hospice program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a credentialed school of Massage Therapy.
• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Massage Therapist.
• Minimum of one-year experience in massage therapy in a healthcare setting.
• Completion of an Oncology Massage Therapy Certification Program is a plus, or ability to obtain.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated team-building capability.
• Ability to function autonomously with integrity, making independent decisions.
• Ability to perform physical activities requiring movement and handling of materials.
• Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient outcomes for massage therapy services.
• Coordinates care across settings (skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home settings).
• Provides massage therapy per patient plan of care and referrals.
• Works with Interdisciplinary Group to determine therapeutic objectives.
• Provides input to staff regarding massage therapy.
• Documents massage therapy in the medical record promptly.
• Follows safety and infection control policies and participates in trainings.
• Educates patients, families and communities on massage therapy benefits in conjunction with team.

Skills

Observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Team building

Autonomy

Physical capability

Driver licensed

Education

Graduate of credentialed massage therapy program

Licensed Massage Therapist in Ohio

Job description

The Massage Therapist is a part of the interdisciplinary group and possesses the basic knowledge of hospice care and the benefits of massage therapy for hospice patients. The Massage Therapist is licensed and a graduate from a credentialed school of massage therapy. The Massage Therapist is responsible for contacting referred patients, scheduling visits, developing a plan of care and providing massage therapy while addressing the comfort needs of the patient and in accordance with the plan of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• 1. Monitors patient outcomes for massage therapy services.
• 2. Coordinates care for all care settings; i.e. skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and home settings.
• 3. Provides massage therapy for the agency population and clients upon referral and according to the patient’s individualized plan of care.
• 4. Works as part of the Interdisciplinary Group to determine therapeutic objectives and goals.
• 5. Provides input to appropriate staff regarding massage therapy.
• 6. Accurately documents administered massage therapy within the agency’s chosen electronic medical record, timely.
• 7. Follows established safety and infection control policies and procedures and participates in all required in-services and training.

Communication

• 1. Assists in building the massage therapy program, providing services to all patients in need.
• 2. Assists the marketing team in educating the community on the program and therapeutic benefits.
• 3. Communicates effectively with clients, including patients, families and communities, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical conditions and limitations.
• 4. Attends and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings.
• 5. Completes, maintains and submits accurate, relevant and timely visit notes, collaboration notes and any other applicable documentation in the medical record.
• 6. Educates patients, families, caregivers and/or communities as to therapeutic massage therapy purpose, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients.
• 7. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• 8. Establishes, builds and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth.

Additional Duties

• 1. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services, as applicable.
• 2. Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations which govern the provision of healthcare, as applicable.
• 3. Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies.
• 4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth. Develops, maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences and participation in continuing education and in-service classes, as applicable.
• 5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments.
• 6. Provides general guidance to volunteer massage therapists, as applicable.
• 7. Provides education and instruction to employees, volunteers and caregivers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Graduate of a credentialed school of Massage Therapy.
• 2. Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Massage Therapist.
• 3. Minimum of one-year experience in massage therapy in a health care setting.
• 4. Completion of an Oncology Massage Therapy Certification Program is a plus, or ability to obtain.
• 5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills.
• 6. Demonstrated team building capability.
• 7. Ability to function autonomously with integrity, making independent decisions and with exceptional communication skills.
• 8. Ability to perform physical activities that require prolonged or considerable use of arms and legs and movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
• 9. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.