Massage Therapist - As Needed

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Massage therapy can make a meaningful difference when patients are experiencing pain, anxiety, limited mobility, or the stress that often comes with illness and hospitalization. We are seeking a compassionate and clinically minded Massage Therapist to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team. In this unique hospital-based role, you’ll provide therapeutic massage to patients with a wide range of medical needs, adapting your approach to each individual’s condition, treatment plan, comfort level, and goals. This is an opportunity to take your massage therapy practice beyond the traditional setting and become part of a collaborative care team focused on treating the whole person.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited massage therapy program
Current state massage therapy license in good standing
1–2 years of clinical massage therapy experience; healthcare or medical-setting experience preferred
Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire
Knowledge of massage contraindications and precautions related to common medical conditions

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment
Training or experience in medical, oncology, prenatal, or palliative massage
Experience working with medically complex, fragile, or acutely ill individuals
Familiarity with electronic medical records
Knowledge of trauma-informed and patient-centered care

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic massage to patients in inpatient and/or outpatient healthcare settings
Support pain management, stress reduction, relaxation, mobility, and overall well-being
Review each patient’s medical history and current clinical condition before treatment
Modify massage techniques based on diagnoses, precautions, contraindications, medical devices, and treatment plans
Monitor patient comfort and response throughout treatment and adjust your approach as needed
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other members of the care team
Communicate relevant observations, patient tolerance, and treatment outcomes
Document services accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Follow hospital standards for patient privacy, infection prevention, safety, and equipment cleaning
Educate patients, families, and staff about the appropriate benefits and limitations of therapeutic massage
Support integrative care, staff wellness, and other special programs as needed
Depending on program needs, you may have the opportunity to support patients in areas such as medical-surgical care, oncology, rehabilitation, maternity, palliative care, and employee wellness.