Licensed Massage Therapist

Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC in Chicopee, MA is seeking a compassionate Massage Therapist to deliver patient-centered massage within a hospice setting. You will review medical history, assess needs, and work with the interdisciplinary team to support comfort and quality of life. A COMTA-accredited program graduate with 2–4 years of hospice experience is preferred. This role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, ethical practice, and timely documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a COMTA-accredited massage therapy program.
• 2–4 years of related experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ethical patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide massage treatments to patients when beneficial.
• Review patient charts and medical history prior to treatment.
• Work within massage therapy scope and consider contraindications.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team and attend meetings as requested.
• Document visits in the EMR within 24 hours.
• Maintain equipment and comply with universal precautions.

Skills

Massage therapy experience

Hospice experience

Education

COMTA accreditation

Job description

TheMassageTherapistwill be responsible for:

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the purpose, intent, and function of massage therapy for various client populations.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of philosophical, psychological, physiological, and sociological bases for the use of massage therapy.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the use of current technologies in massage therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Provide massage treatments to patient when there is an expectation that it will be advantageous to the patient.
• Reviews patient's chart and all medical history prior to initiating treatments.
• Works within the massage therapy scope of practice. Considers contraindications, patient limitations, and precautions when planning the patient's treatment sessions.
• Consults with the RN Case Manager, Regional Manager or Director of Clinical Services, if there is a question as to whether the patient's condition is contraindicated for massage therapy.
• Creates a physical environment (e.g. arrangement of space, furniture, equipment, etc.) that is conducive to effective therapy.
• Documents all patient visits according to Harmony Hospice charting policies, in the EMR program within 24 hours of visit.
• Communicates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team(s).
• Coordinates treatment plan with interdisciplinary team.
• Attend Team Meetings and/or IDT as requested
• Safeguards all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
• Respects the patient's right to refuse, modify, or terminate treatment at any time.
• Conducts all practices with a high level of integrity and in an ethical manner.
• Maintains equipment and supplies in a sanitary manner according to universal precautions.
• Complete annual on-going training/continuing education.
• Participates in the QAPI hospice performance improvement program
• Willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs

Education:

Graduate of a massage therapy program accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)

Professional Experience:

• 2-4 years of related experience,preferably with some hospice experience. An understanding of the emotional and physical issues pertaining to end-of-life clients

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!