Hospice Massage Therapist Per Diem

Hebrew SeniorLife; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife seeks a licensed massage therapist to provide compassionate touch therapies in hospice settings, including Reiki and energy work, to relieve tension and promote body awareness. You will assess patients, review histories, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited massage therapy program, state licensing, board certification, and ABMP or AMTA membership.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Massage Therapy program.
• Meets state licensing laws and regulations.
• Board Certification in therapeutic massage and body work.
• Membership in ABMP or AMTA.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine effective methodologies.
• Review client’s medical history, symptoms, and other relevant information before treatment.
• Apply appropriate technique to the patient.
• Consult with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain records of treatments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate from accredited Massage Therapy program

Board Certification in therapeutic massage & body work

ABMP or AMTA membership

Job description

Job Description:

This position is responsible for performing massage therapy techniques for relaxation, pain management, or therapeutic purposes as discussed/recommended by the interdisciplinary care team. Techniques employed may include: Compassionate Touch®, Everflowing* and other massage techniques in the context of hospice care. Provide muscular therapy to promote relaxation, release of muscular tension, and an increase in body awareness. Also performs energy work such as Reiki, Healing Touch, and movement awareness/education.

Job Functions

• Assess patients to determine effective methodologies.
• Reviews client’s medical history, symptoms, and other relevant information before treatment.
• Applies appropriate technique to the patient.
• Consults with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains records of treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Massage Therapy program or equivalent
• Meets state licensing laws and regulations
• Board Certification in therapeutic massage and body work
• Membership in ABMP or AMTA

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Able to work independently and organize tasks
• Exhibit flexibility, self-control, and maturity in work and behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above and to coordinate care within interdisciplinary care team

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience providing Massage Therapy for frail elders or in the context of hospice
• In-person oncology massage training by an S40M recognized education provider
• Dementia training

Remote Type:

On-site

Salary Range:

$24.59 - $34.42