Licensed Massage Therapist - Independent Contractor

Hospice of NW Ohio • Wauseon, OH

71d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct massage therapy services to patients as part of the Hospice Patient Plan of Care. The therapist will also participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings, consult with professional staff, and provide staff development training. Responsibilities include observing and reporting patient reactions and condition changes, documenting care, and participating in agency quality assurance and training programs.

Requirements

• Licensed Massage Therapist
• Ability to provide direct massage therapy services.
• Ability to participate in care team meetings.
• Ability to consult with professional staff.
• Ability to provide staff development training.
• Ability to observe and report patient reactions and condition changes.
• Ability to document care and update plan of care.
• Ability to participate in Quality Assurance and in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct massage therapy services to patients in accordance with the Hospice Patient Plan of Care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings as requested to assist in assessment of individual needs.
• Provide consultation with Hospice professional staff regarding massage therapy plans and problems.
• Provide staff development in-service training regarding use of massage therapy as required by the agency.
• Observe and report to the Team Leader or Primary Nurse the patient's reaction to massage therapy and any related changes in the patient's condition.
• Document care and service provided on Hospice progress notes in the patient's chart and update plan of care in a timely manner per agency standards.
• Participate in agency's Quality Assurance and in-service training programs.

What This Job Offers

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