Hospice Massage Therapist Per Diem

Hebrew SeniorLife; Dedham (MA); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hebrew Senior Life in Dedham, MA is seeking a Massage Therapist to provide compassionate care within hospice settings. You will perform massage therapies such as Compassionate Touch and other modalities to promote relaxation, reduce muscular tension, and enhance body awareness under the guidance of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, reviewing medical history, applying appropriate techniques, documenting treatments, and collaborating with care team.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Independent work

Task organization

Effective communication

Educación

Massage Therapy degree

Descripción del empleo

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 FunctionsAssess 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 RequirementsGraduate from an accredited Massage Therapy program or equivalentMeets state licensing laws and regulationsBoard Certification in therapeutic massage and body workMembership in ABMP or AMTAKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAble to work independently and organize tasksExhibit flexibility, self-control, and maturity in work and behaviorAbility to communicate effectively through written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above and to coordinate care within interdisciplinary care teamPreferred Qualifications3-5 years experience providing Massage Therapy for frail elders or in the context of hospiceIn-person oncology massage training by an S40M recognized education providerDementia trainingRemote Type:On-siteSalary Range:$24.59 - $34.42