Hospital-Based Massage Therapist - Patient Comfort

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a compassionate Hospital-Based Massage Therapist to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. You will provide therapeutic massage to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, support pain management and mobility, review medical histories, adjust techniques, and document in EMR.

This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapists, and staff to enhance comfort, reduce anxiety, and improve overall patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy program.
• Current state massage therapy license in good standing.
• 1–2 years of clinical massage therapy experience; healthcare or medical-setting experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Knowledge of massage contraindications and precautions related to common medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic massage to patients in inpatient and/or outpatient healthcare settings.
• Support pain management, stress reduction, relaxation, mobility, and overall well-being.
• Review each patient’s medical history and current clinical condition before treatment.
• Modify massage techniques based on diagnoses, precautions, contraindications, medical devices, and treatment plans.
• Monitor patient comfort and response throughout treatment and adjust your approach as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other members of the care team.
• Communicate relevant observations, patient tolerance, and treatment outcomes.
• Document services accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Follow hospital standards for patient privacy, infection prevention, safety, and equipment cleaning.
• Educate patients, families, and staff about the appropriate benefits and limitations of therapeutic massage.
• Support integrative care, staff wellness, and other special programs as needed.
• Depending on program needs, you may have the opportunity to support patients in medical-surgical care, oncology, rehabilitation, maternity, palliative care, and employee wellness.

Skills

Clinical massage therapy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Infection prevention awareness

Patient privacy knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited massage therapy program

Current state massage therapy license in good standing

Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Meritus Health is seeking a compassionate Hospital-Based Massage Therapist to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. You will provide therapeutic massage to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, support pain management and mobility, review medical histories, adjust techniques, and document in EMR.

This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapists, and staff to enhance comfort, reduce anxiety, and improve overall patient