Massage Therapist

Hospice Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Buffalo is seeking a dedicated Massage Therapist to provide tailored massage therapy as part of a clinical care plan for patients. The role involves promoting comfort, relieving pain, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing serious illness. A successful candidate will have relevant licensure and professional experience, demonstrated understanding of patient needs, and a commitment to holistic care.

Benefits

Employer 401k contribution

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3 years working as a massage therapist.
• Experience with medically fragile and terminally ill patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled massage therapy services to patients and families.
• Assess support needs and develop individualized patient care plans.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Pain Relief

Patient Care

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program

Current licensure in the State of New York

Job description

What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package

Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and match on employee contributions there after

Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high deductible plan (FT status)

HSA with high deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status)

Dental Insurance (FT status)

Flexible Spending Account (FT status)

Paid Time Off & NYS Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance Program

And Much More!

8:30am-4pm, Monday-Friday

A Massage Therapist provides customized massage therapy intervention within a clinical care plan model supporting patients throughout their disease process, promoting comfort and coping as well as optimizing overall function and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Massage Therapist:

Provides skilled massage therapy services to patients and families in accordance with the policies and procedures of Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo.

Participates in IDG collaboration

Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain optimal well-being and quality of life through the application of specific and individualized intervention.

Assess for support needs and develop an individualized patient plan of care, reflecting changes in status.

Attend to ongoing evaluation, teaching, and collaboration with patient, family/caregivers, and members of the IDG.

Demonstrates awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity in end- of- life care

Adheres to requirements of HPCB policies and procedures that are both patient focused (clinical) and organizational focused (administrative).

Adheres to HIPAA regulations, policies and standards of confidentiality.

Qualifications for a Massage Therapist:

Education / Certification

Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program with current licensure in the State of New York.

Valid Driver's License, free of serious violations, and vehicle required for use when scheduled to work.

Experience

3 years working as a massage therapist.

Experience with medical fragile and/or terminally ill preferred.