Hospice Massage Therapist Per Diem

Hebrew SeniorLife; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Dedham, MA seeks a licensed massage therapist to deliver compassionate massage therapies (Compassionate Touch®, Reiki) within hospice care to promote relaxation and pain relief. You will coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient well-being and movement awareness.

The role requires graduation from an accredited massage therapy program, valid state licensing, board certification, and ABMP or AMTA membership.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine effective massage methodologies.
• Review patient's medical history, symptoms, and information before treatment.
• Apply appropriate massage technique to the patient.
• Consult with interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain records of treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Massage Therapy program graduate

Licensing compliance

Board certification

ABMP/AMTA membership

Tools

Reiki energy work

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 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