Massage Therapist (Hospice)

St. Croix Hospice•Mason City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Massage Therapist provides patients and their families with individualized massage therapy services that offer the natural benefit of therapeutic touch and meet each patient’s unique needs. Services are provided according to the patient’s individualized Plan of Care and under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Services, in collaboration with the patient’s RN Case Manager. The role supports patient comfort and quality of life, including helping alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, muscle tension, stiffness, contractures, and limited mobility. The therapist assesses patients and referrals for appropriate medical indications, evaluates therapy effectiveness, documents services in the patient’s clinical record, communicates changes in patient condition, and educates the clinical team about therapy appropriateness and contraindications. The position also participates in interdisciplinary and quality-improvement activities and maintains compliance with HIPAA requirements. Care is provided in a home setting, and the role requires adapting to varied work conditions.

Requirements

Current Massage Therapist License or Bodywork Therapist License in the practicing state(s).
Ability to pass a background check, consumer report, and drug test.
Valid state driver’s license.
Automobile in good working order and automobile insurance that meets state and organizational requirements.
Acceptable driving record.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 12 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
Ability to adapt to varied work conditions to provide quality patient care in a home setting.

Responsibilities

Provide massage therapy as directed by the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Care.
Assess patients and referrals for appropriate medical indications and determine the effectiveness of therapy.
Guide and assist patients through massage interventions to help alleviate symptoms and promote relaxation and comfort.
Use interventions including Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, energy work, and compressions.
Observe and report patient responses to treatment and changes in condition to the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and other pertinent staff.
Educate the clinical team about the appropriateness of therapy and potential contraindications.
Maintain clinical notes, charting, and coordination notes in the patient’s clinical record within 24–48 hours of each session, and modify records as needed.
Participate in interdisciplinary groups and organizational in-service education as needed.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities as needed.
Comply with HIPAA requirements, keep patient information confidential, and use protected health information on a minimum-necessary basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.