Massage Therapist

St. Croix Hospice; Clarinda (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate Massage Therapist to provide therapeutic touch and comfort to patients at our Iowa location. The role blends clinical skills with meaningful patient connections to ease pain and improve mobility.

The position requires graduation from an accredited massage program, active licensure, and a valid state driver’s license. You will follow the care plan under supervision and document sessions in patient records, ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program.
• Current Massage Therapist License in practicing states.
• Valid State Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provide massage therapy per Clinical Supervisor/Manager direction following the plan of care; assess patients for appropriate medical indication and treatment effectiveness.
• Administer therapeutic interventions (Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, Energy work, compressions) to alleviate symptoms.
• Observe and report patient responses to supervisor and relevant staff; educate clinical team on treatment appropriateness and contraindications.
• Maintain documentation within 24–48 hours of sessions; participate in quality improvement activities.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of accredited Massage Therapy program

Licensed Massage Therapist (state license)

Job description

At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Like the river that inspired our name and takes great skill to navigate, St. Croix Hospice guides patients and their families through the end-of-life journey. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for our patients, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of our deeply compassionate family of caregivers guiding extraordinary life experiences, then we invite you to join our team, where your work truly matters.

Massage therapists provide therapeutic touch that brings relief and comfort to patients facing life's most difficult moments. Using specialized techniques and compassionate care, they help ease physical discomfort while creating a sense of calm and connection. This position offers the opportunity to combine clinical skills with genuine human connection, making a real impact through the healing power of touch

If you're a compassionate Massage therapist who values meaningful patient connections and autonomy in your practice, we’d love to meet you.

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Qualifications

Massage Therapist Requirements & Core Responsibilities:

• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program.
• Current Massage Therapist License or Bodywork Therapist License in practicing states.
• Valid State Driver’s License, automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Provides massage therapy per Clinical Supervisor/Manager direction following the plan of care; assesses patients for appropriate medical indication and treatment effectiveness.
• Administers therapeutic interventions (Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, Energy work, compressions) to alleviate symptoms including anxiety, depression, pain, muscle tension, sleeplessness, limited mobility, and to improve circulation, relaxation, and comfort.
• Observes and reports patient responses and condition changes to Clinical Supervisor/Manager and relevant staff; educates clinical team on treatment appropriateness and contraindications.
• Maintains required documentation (clinical notes, charting, coordination notes) in patient records within 24-48 hours of sessions; participates in interdisciplinary education programs and quality improvement activities.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance, maintains patient confidentiality, uses protected health information appropriately, and performs other duties as assigned.

Massage Therapist Benefits & Schedule:

• Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Full-time position
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays