Licensed Massage Therapist

Harmony Hospice, LLC; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Hospice, LLC seeks a Massage Therapist to deliver compassionate massage care to hospice patients on-site. You will assess needs, work with the interdisciplinary team, document visits, and maintain HIPAA-compliant records to support patient comfort and quality of life.

Requirements include graduation from a COMTA-accredited program and 2–4 years of related experience, preferably in hospice. Join a dedicated team focused on ethical care and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of COMTA-accredited massage therapy program.
• 2–4 years of related experience, preferably with some hospice experience.
• Ability to work within hospice care, collaborate on interdisciplinary team, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• 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

COMTA-accredited massage therapy program

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!