Massage Therapist

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Roseville, MN

10d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Optage Hospice is seeking a part-time Massage Therapist to provide services to clients in their homes, skilled nursing facilities, or assisted living settings throughout Western Wisconsin, primarily around The Deerfield in New Richmond and Woodland Hills in Hudson. Travel to Twin Cities locations may be needed based on business needs. The position offers a flexible daytime schedule based on patient needs, approximately 16–20 hours per week, with no weekends. Optage Hospice serves older adults, their families, and caregivers with care and guidance to support quality of life. Services are delivered in familiar surroundings, including private homes, assisted living and memory care settings, and skilled nursing care centers. The Massage Therapist plans and provides therapy that supports clients’ comfort, quality of life, and safety in accordance with the plan of care and the direction of the Clinical Administrator. The role includes assessing patients, documenting care, communicating with the clinical team and families, and participating in interdisciplinary and organizational activities.

Requirements

Certificate in Massage Therapy.
Graduation from an accredited massage therapy program.
Current license or certification required by state law.
At least one year of experience practicing as a massage therapist.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as an interdisciplinary team member.
Ability to apply professional knowledge and technical expertise in massage therapy consistently.
Adaptability and flexibility, including willingness to work across geographic areas as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with older adults.
Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and provide massage therapy to enhance clients’ quality of life and address comfort needs in a caring and safe environment.
Provide direct massage therapy according to the Clinical Administrator’s directions and the plan of care.
Assess referrals and patients for appropriate medical indications and evaluate therapy effectiveness.
Use massage interventions to relieve symptoms and promote relaxation and comfort, including Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, energy work, and compressions.
Support patients experiencing anxiety, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, muscle tension, circulation concerns, stiffness, contractures, or limited mobility.
Inform the clinical team about treatment appropriateness and recommendations.
Observe and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their condition to the Clinical Administrator.
Provide education and resources to families and educate the clinical team about the appropriateness of therapy treatment.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities, interdisciplinary groups, and organizational in-service education as needed.
Respond promptly to service requests, anticipate recurring customer needs, and accommodate interruptions graciously.
Participate in department and facility activities, meetings, and processes; assist with orienting new team members as assigned.
Collaborate effectively and maintain communication with customers and colleagues; contribute ideas and input to projects, policies, systems, programs, and processes.
Maintain accurate, complete, timely, and appropriately filed records, charts, electronic files, clinical notes, and coordination notes; independently document assessments.
Travel across geographic areas as needed.

Benefits

Vision insurance for eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage for eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Accident and hospitalization coverage for eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Education assistance programs for eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Paid time off accrual for all employees.
Same-day pay.
Employee assistance program.
College partnership educational discounts.
Access to Learn to Live resources.
Health and dental insurance, applicable HSA and FSA, employer HSA contributions for eligible health plans, life insurance (AD&D), retirement with eligibility for an employer match, holiday pay, and extended sick benefits are described for full-time benefits-eligible employees working at least 30 hours per week.