Hospice Massage Therapist - Part-Time

Ecumen•North Branch, MN

27d

About The Position

The Hospice Massage Therapist provides massage therapy services under the direction of the Clinical Director and according to each hospice patient’s unique plan of care. The position primarily serves patients in the lower part of the North Branch territory, including Forest Lake, Wyoming, Chisago City, and Taylors Falls. Local travel is required. This part-time position is scheduled for 32–48 hours every two weeks, typically 2–3 days per week, with every other Tuesday required. The targeted pay range is $28.00–$32.00 per hour. Ecumen Hospice serves individuals in the North Branch area and seeks to provide comfort and quality of life while honoring and supporting people in the later stages of life.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of clinical massage therapy experience.
Successful completion of a massage therapy certification course.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including those concerning Vulnerable Adults and abuse, HIPAA, Residents’ Bill of Rights, Universal Precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to Know, SDS, ADA, HUD policies and procedures, and fair housing laws and regulations.
Local travel required.

Nice To Haves

Current certification through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).
Previous experience in home health, hospice, or a senior care environment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients for an appropriate medical indication for service and determine the effectiveness of therapy.
Guide and assist patients through massage therapy interventions to help alleviate symptoms including anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, muscle tension, circulation issues, stiffness, contractures, limited mobility, and to promote relaxation and comfort.
Use gentle techniques to promote relaxation, including slow gentle strokes, passive movements, and comfort touch.
Address physical and emotional distress, focusing on comfort and pain relief.
Use interventions such as manual lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy, reflexology, and/or energy work when applicable.
Maintain schedules and records, including clinical notes, charting, and coordination notes; incorporate records into the patient’s clinical record within 24 hours of a session and update them as needed.
Provide ongoing education to the clinical team about treatment appropriateness and contraindications.
Perform other duties as assigned.