Massage Therapist- Hospice

UnitedHealth Group; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Access Hospice Care unit seeks a Massage Therapist to deliver professional massage in accordance with each patient’s Plan of Care. You will collaborate with patients, families, and IDG members to provide compassionate, outcomes-focused care.

The role requires valid state licensure, strong bodywork skills, and the ability to document care visits while adhering to infection-control policies. Benefits, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Massage Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Excellent communication with patients and care team.
• Proficient in bodywork techniques and knowledge of physiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized massage treatments per Plan of Care.
• Obtain medical history and assess conditions to tailor therapy.
• Adhere to infection control policies.
• Set visits and provide services according to the patient’s Plan of Care.
• Submit written documentation of care and education provided at each visit.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bodywork techniques

Physiology knowledge

Education

Massage Therapy licensure (state)

Job description

Explore opportunities with Access Hospice Care, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Massage Therapist, you will administer professional massage to appropriate patients in accordance with the patient's individual Plan of Care.

The Massage Therapist must have a thorough knowledge of treatments and therapeutic benefits. They must utilize excellent communication skills with patients and with the other members of the IDG to provide solutions to meet the identified needs of patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides individualized treatments that meet the patients identified needs and expectations in a safe effective manner
• Obtain the basic medical history for a patient, assess any problems or conditions, and suggest appropriate therapy based on the current health status of the patient.
• Adhere to the infection control policies of LHC Group.
• Set visits and provide services according to the patients Plan of Care.
• Submit written documentation of care and education provided at each visit within on a timely basis.

you'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Provides individualized treatments that meet the patients identified needs and expectations in a safe effective manner
• Obtain the basic medical history for a patient, assess any problems or conditions, and suggest appropriate therapy based on the current health status of the patient.
• Adhere to the infection control policies of LHC Group.
• Set visits and provide services according to the patients Plan of Care.
• Submit written documentation of care and education provided at each visit within on a timely basis.

Competency Requirements:

• Current Massage Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Proficient in body work techniques.
• Have knowledge of physiology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23 to $34 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.