Hospice Massage Therapist Per Diem

Hebrew SeniorLife • Dedham, MA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for performing massage therapy techniques for relaxation, pain management, or therapeutic purposes as discussed/recommended by the interdisciplinary care team. Techniques employed may include: Compassionate Touch®, Everflowing and other massage tecniques in the context of hospice care. Provide muscular therapy to promote relaxation, release of muscular tension, and an increase in body awareness. Also performs energy work such as Reiki, Healing Touch, and movement awareness/education. Welcome to Hebrew SeniorLife Careers! For All You Can Be At Hebrew SeniorLife, you’ll set the highest standard as part of our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, you’ll make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they will make a difference in yours. These life-changing connections will give your work meaning and fuel your desire to be all that you can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that’s uniquely possible. Because here you’ll be supported to always keep growing. And as you do, so will our collective impact.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Massage Therapy program or equivalent
• Meets state licensing laws and regulations
• Board Certification in therapeutic massage and body work
• Membership in ABMP or AMTA
• Able to work independently and organize tasks
• Exhibit flexibility, self-control, and maturity in work and behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above and to coordinate care within interdisciplinary care team

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years experience providing Massage Therapy for frail elders or in the context of hospice
• In-person oncology massage training by an S40M recognized education provider
• Dementia training

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine effective methodologies.
• Reviews client's medical history, symptoms, and other relevant information before treatment.
• Applies appropriate technique to the patient.
• Consults with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains records of treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed