Massage Therapist

Avalon Health Care Inc; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighten Life Home Health and Hospice in St. George is seeking a licensed Massage Therapist to support hospice patients at home and in care facilities. This PRN role focuses on comfort, pain relief, and quality of life within an interdisciplinary hospice team.

You will assess needs, design care plans, and document outcomes while maintaining sanitation standards. Flexible scheduling, travel within the service area, and collaboration with nurses and physicians are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
• Valid and current massage therapy license/certification as required by state law.
• Minimum of five years of therapeutic massage experience preferred, with hospice/palliative/geriatric/medical massage desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional massage and body treatments according to hospice protocols and accepted certification practices.
• Assess, evaluate, and establish individualized massage therapy plans aligned with the plan of care.
• Provide comfort touch massage in patients' homes, hospice facilities, or care settings.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families about massage therapy benefits and limitations for symptom management and comfort.
• Uphold sanitation, sterilization, and safety standards in all interactions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and observations in patient records.
• Travel to patient sites within the assigned service area as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Teamwork

Adaptable

Independent worker

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Massage therapy license/certification

Some college coursework

Tools

Electronic medical records

Documentation software

Job description

Job Id:6735

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Brighten Life Home Health and Hospice in St. George is looking to hire a Massage Therapist

A Hospice Massage Therapist provides specialized massage therapy services to hospice patients, focusing on comfort, pain relief, and enhancing quality of life during end-of-life care. This role involves working closely with an interdisciplinary hospice team to address the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

PRN

$35/visit

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional massage and body treatments according to hospice protocols and accepted certification practices.
• Assess, evaluate, and establish individualized massage therapy plans and goals for each patient, in alignment with their plan of care.
• Provide comfort touch massage to hospice patients in their homes or care facilities, adapting techniques to the patient’s condition and preferences.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team (including nurses, social workers, and physicians) to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families about the benefits and limitations of massage therapy for symptom management and comfort.
• Uphold standards of sanitation, sterilization, and safety in all patient interactions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments, patient responses, and relevant observations in patient records.
• Address patient and family questions and concerns with professionalism and compassion.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and ongoing training as required.
• Perform aromatherapy during massage visits if requested and approved, as trained.
• Flexible scheduling to meet patient needs, including potential evening or weekend hours.
• Work may be performed in patients’ homes, hospice facilities, or residential care settings.
• Must be able to travel within the assigned service area as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
• Valid and current massage therapy license/certification as required by state law.
• Minimum of five years of therapeutic massage experience preferred, with experience in hospice, palliative, geriatric, or medical massage settings highly desirable.
• Experience working with geriatric and terminally ill populations.
• Ability to accept and respect diverse lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation systems.
• Compassionate, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

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