Hospice Massage Therapist - Compassionate Touch & Comfort

St. Croix Hospice; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid short/long-term disable &

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate Massage Therapist to join our clinical team and support patients and families on the end-of-life journey.

You will apply therapeutic touch alongside medical care to ease discomfort and promote calm within an integrated care plan. Graduate of an accredited program with a current license qualifies you to assess patients, document care, and collaborate with supervisors and interdisciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate Massage Therapist to join our clinical team and support patients and families on the end-of-life journey.

You will apply therapeutic touch alongside medical care to ease discomfort and promote calm within an integrated care plan. Graduate of an accredited program with a current license qualifies you to assess patients, document care, and collaborate with supervisors and interdisciplinary staff.