Massage Therapist

Ohio Living; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Massage Therapist for hospice care. The role involves developing personalized therapeutic plans, ensuring quality care, and working closely with patients and families. Join a team that values integrity and innovation while providing essential services to the community.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2500

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Two years experience in massage therapy required.
• Experience in home health, hospice, or healthcare settings.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develops quality therapeutic massage programs for hospice patients.
• Maintains documentation and progress notes as per company standards.
• Assists with care plans and ensures ongoing therapy services.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Therapeutic Massage

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited massage therapy training program

Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio

Current Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Massage Therapist plans, organizes, develops, and directs the plan of care pertaining to massage therapy and may be directed to ensure that an on-going program of therapy, designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of the patient, is maintained in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Essential Activities And Tasks

Care Management - 80%

• Develops and provides quality therapeutic massage programming to hospice patients.
• Massages and kneads muscles and soft tissues of the patient’s body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, and comfort.-
• Prepares and blends oils and applies to the patient’s skin, when indicated.
• Interacts with patients to ensure that quality care and positive patient-staff relations are taking place.
• Maintains open and trust-building relationships with the patient’s family members, responding professionally and promptly to any requests or concerns.
• Assists the interdisciplinary team in determining and ensuring ongoing massage therapy services and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
  
  

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 15%

• Reviews and maintains appropriate electronic documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, including progress notes and reporting any change in the patient’s condition to the RN Case Manager.
• Develops and oversees written plans of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each patient and ensures that all therapy progress notes and care plans are charted, informative, and descriptive of the therapy services provided and the patient’s response to the therapy.
• Monitors the condition of massage therapy equipment/instruments.
• Stays informed on licensure, certification, and reimbursement issues in order to anticipate and/or implement necessary changes in the agency's practices and to maximize the agency's position on those issues.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and rights of the patient.
• Keeps abreast of pertinent information through reading and attending educational workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses.
  
  

Administration and Reporting - 5%

• Assesses, tracks, and analyzes behavior and participation, measuring and reporting outcomes
• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with corporate policies, federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
  
  

Qualifications

All other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy training program required.
• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Massage Therapist required.
• Current Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB) designation from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) a plus.
  
  

Experience

• Two years experience in massage therapy required.
• Experience in a home health, hospice, long-term care, or other healthcare setting required.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.
  
  

Working Conditions And Special Requirements

• Sitting - Up to 4 hours/day
• Standing - Up to 8 hours/day
• Walking - Up to 6 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds
• Driving - Up to 4 hours/day
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - As needed for coverage
• Subject to patients with various disease processes - Work day
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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