Massage Therapist - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k)

FSA

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a compassionate Massage Therapist to provide massage services to hospice patients in home and facility settings. You will review patient charts, work within the hospice rights, and document visits per policy while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires formal massage training, state licensure, and 2+ years of clinical massage experience with an understanding of hospice philosophy.

Qualifications

• Formal massage training from an accredited program.
• Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork certification preferred.
• Licensed in the state of operation.
• 2+ years clinical massage therapy experience.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Provide massage treatments to hospice patients per RN referral.
• Review patient chart and medical history prior to treatment.
• Follow hospice patient rights in care delivery.
• Document all patient visits per policies.
• Participate in the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Engage in the QAPI hospice performance improvement program.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Massage therapy

Hospice care knowledge

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

National Certification by the Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

State licensure

Job description

Our Company

Hospice of the Midwest

Overview

Our Hospice Massage Therapists are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing massage therapy services to hospice patients in home and facility settings. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the healthcare industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and discounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts

Responsibilities

• Providing massage treatments to patients upon referral from the RN Case Manager
• Reviewing patient chart and medical history prior to initiating treatment
• Working within the complementary and alternative health care client bill of rights
• Documenting all patient visits according to policies and procedures
• Actively participating in the hospice interdisciplinary team
• Participating in the QAPI hospice performance improvement program
• Ensuring compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Formal massage training and education from an accredited or approved program
• National Certification by the Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork preferred
• Licensed in the state of operation
• 2+ years clinical experience as a massage therapist
• Understanding of the hospice philosophy

About our Line of Business

At Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home.We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families.Hospice of the Midwest, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.hospiceofthemidwest.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.