Massage Therapist

Lighthouse Hospice Care•Downers Grove, IL

8d•$75

About The Position

Lighthouse Hospice is driven to provide a professional hospice workplace where the employee is respected and valued. We recognize that creating a culture of trust, kindness and appreciation is required to retain the best talent, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our team members all have one special thing in common. We deeply care for each other as much as we care for our patients and families. Each member of our team has been carefully chosen, not only for their exceptional skill set but also for their gifts of compassion and respect for others. We found that hiring people for this reason, combined with creating an environment where each individual can showcase their strengths, enables our team to achieve their highest potential. If you are searching for a great place to work, a place where you can make a real difference, where you can learn and grow with some of the best talent in the area, then we would love to speak with you! Job Title: Massage Therapist Job Summary: The Massage Therapist is responsible for providing medically prescribed massage therapy that creates a caring and safe environment, addressing the patients comfort needs. Manually manipulates soft tissues and muscles of a patient in a facility or private home to assist in managing pain and increase the patient’s comfort level during the end-of-life process with a scope of practice.

Requirements

Currently licensed, state certified, or registered or licensed as a massage therapist in the state and in good standing with the state board.
Certification by the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) or the national license exam from the Federation of State Massage Therapy Board (FSMTB) or the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
A minimum of one year experience in a clinical setting; home health or hospice preferred.
Good interpersonal skills.
Must read, write, and comprehend English.
Reliable transportation.
Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Prolonged standing, exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, gripping, and reaching.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

In consultation with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), evaluates a patient to determine the best treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s needs, capabilities, and physical tolerance.
Manually manipulates muscles and soft tissues to relieve pain and stress.
Uses warm compresses or vibratory devices as needed to aid the massage technique. Observes, evaluates, documents, and reports the patient’s response to the massage treatment team members.
Maintains a calm and soothing environment during the treatment.
Documents accurate and ongoing patient information, within the patient medical record. All documentation is complete according to the organizational, and professional standards. All documentation is completed as it occurs. All documentation must be done timely, same day as visit, and accurate.
Assists patients, family members, and all contacts according to the general performance standards, demonstrating organizational values with all interactions. Coordinates community resources and other agency disciplines participating in patient care.
Maintains ongoing effective communication with other hospice personnel involved with patient care. This may involve formal and informal meetings outside of IDG.
Participates in hospice and community health programs as required to promote the growth and understanding of the hospice philosophy, including but not limited to, hospice education presentations.