Pediatric Hospice Massage Therapist – Part-Time Travel

joliethospice; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Lightways Hospice is seeking a part-time Licensed Massage Therapist to provide massage therapy to pediatric patients in our northern region. The role requires flexibility and travel to patient locations, with an estimated 20 hours per week and availability Tuesday mornings and weekday afternoons or early evenings.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, designing care plans with the interdisciplinary team, documenting visits, and maintaining a reliable caseload.

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Completed massage therapy program required.
• Illinois LMT license required.
• Maintain licensure with CEUs per IDFPR.
• One year massage therapy experience preferred.
• Lymphatic drainage certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess pediatric palliative and hospice patients before visits.
• Design care plans with interdisciplinary team members.
• Explain procedures and apply massage techniques per patient needs.
• Document visits and interactions per guidelines and policies.
• Maintain caseload and schedule visits as needed.
• Attend IDT meetings and collaborate with IDT members.
• Provide massage therapy ethically, safely, and effectively.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Bi-lingual

1 year massage therapy experience

Education

High school graduate or GED

Completed massage therapy program

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in Illinois

CEUs per IDFPR

Certification in manual lymphatic drainage preferred

Job description

Lightways Hospice is seeking a part-time Licensed Massage Therapist to provide massage therapy to pediatric patients in our northern region. The role requires flexibility and travel to patient locations, with an estimated 20 hours per week and availability Tuesday mornings and weekday afternoons or early evenings.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, designing care plans with the interdisciplinary team, documenting visits, and maintaining a reliable caseload.