Massage Therapist - Hospice

St Croix Hospice • Palos Heights, IL • 2h ago

Position Type Full Time

Travel Percentage 100%

Description

Work Where You Matter! At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient's quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.

Massage Therapist

Position Overview The Massage Therapist provides patients and their families with the natural benefit of physical therapeutic touch through individualized massage therapy services which meet the unique needs of each patient. The Massage Therapists works under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Services in collaboration with the patient's RN Case Manager and according to the individualized Plan of Care.

Essential Functions and Skills

Provides direct massage therapy at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services in accordance with the plan of care.

Assesses patient and referral for appropriate medical indication for services and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.

Directs and aids patients through massage therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, muscle tension, circulation, stiffness, contractures, limited mobility, relaxation, and comfort.

Utilizes interventions such as but not limited to: Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, Energy work, and compressions.

Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition to the

Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and other pertinent staff.

Provides education and awareness to clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.

Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24-48 hours of session and modified as needed.

Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program as needed.

Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.

Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications

Current Massage Therapist License or Bodywork Therapist License in practicing states.

Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.

Valid State Driver's License, automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Physical Requirements The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 12 pounds. Occasionally up to 20 pounds.

Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.

The hourly base range for this role is $25.00-$30.00 per hour. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision/pet insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.

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