Hospice Massage Therapist - Compassionate Care and Impact

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

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.