Massage Therapist - As Needed

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a compassionate Massage Therapist to join a hospital-based, interdisciplinary care team. You will provide therapeutic massage to patients with a range of medical needs, tailoring techniques to each treatment plan and patient condition.

Responsibilities include assessing medical history, collaborating with physicians and therapists, documenting in EMR, and educating patients and staff about massage benefits and limits.

Qualifications

• Clinical massage experience in a patient-care setting.
• Knowledge of contraindications and precautions in medical conditions.
• Ability to adapt massage techniques to diagnoses and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic massage to patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Support pain management, stress reduction, and mobility.
• Review medical history and current condition prior to treatment; document in EMR.

Skills

Clinical massage

Healthcare setting experience

CPR/BLS knowledge

Education

Accredited massage therapy program

State massage therapy license in good standing

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Massage Therapist – Hospital-Based

Bring Comfort, Relief & Healing to the Patient Experience

Massage therapy can make a meaningful difference when patients are experiencing pain, anxiety, limited mobility, or the stress that often comes with illness and hospitalization.

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically minded Massage Therapist to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team. In this unique hospital-based role, you’ll provide therapeutic massage to patients with a wide range of medical needs, adapting your approach to each individual’s condition, treatment plan, comfort level, and goals.

This is an opportunity to take your massage therapy practice beyond the traditional setting and become part of a collaborative care team focused on treating the whole person.

What You’ll Do

As a Hospital-Based Massage Therapist, you will:

• Provide therapeutic massage to patients in inpatient and/or outpatient healthcare settings
• Support pain management, stress reduction, relaxation, mobility, and overall well-being
• Review each patient’s medical history and current clinical condition before treatment
• Modify massage techniques based on diagnoses, precautions, contraindications, medical devices, and treatment plans
• Monitor patient comfort and response throughout treatment and adjust your approach as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other members of the care team
• Communicate relevant observations, patient tolerance, and treatment outcomes
• Document services accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow hospital standards for patient privacy, infection prevention, safety, and equipment cleaning
• Educate patients, families, and staff about the appropriate benefits and limitations of therapeutic massage
• Support integrative care, staff wellness, and other special programs as needed

Depending on program needs, you may have the opportunity to support patients in areas such as medical-surgical care, oncology, rehabilitation, maternity, palliative care, and employee wellness.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy program
• Current state massage therapy license in good standing
• 1–2 years of clinical massage therapy experience; healthcare or medical-setting experience preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire
• Knowledge of massage contraindications and precautions related to common medical conditions

We'd Especially Love to Hear From You If You Have

• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment
• Training or experience in medical, oncology, prenatal, or palliative massage
• Experience working with medically complex, fragile, or acutely ill individuals
• Familiarity with electronic medical records
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and patient-centered care

What Will Help You Thrive

You’ll be successful in this role if you bring a calm, compassionate presence to every interaction and understand that no two patients—or treatment sessions—will be exactly alike.

You should be comfortable using clinical judgment, adapting quickly, communicating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing hands‑on care in an environment where patient needs can change rapidly.

Most importantly, you’ll understand that sometimes the greatest impact comes from helping someone feel more comfortable, less anxious, and cared for during a difficult moment.

This position provides care within a hospital environment, including patient rooms and clinical units. The role involves interaction with patients experiencing both acute and chronic medical conditions and requires standing, bending, and sustained physical activity while providing massage therapy.

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