Massage Therapist - Hospice

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

1d•$21 - $33

About The Position

The Massage Therapist designs, organizes, and delivers massage therapy to improve clients’ physical health by relieving stress, pain, muscle tension, and other discomforts, while working to increase flexibility and mobility. The therapist collects clinical information and contraindications, designs appropriate massage programs based on clients’ health conditions, assesses tissue lesions, and applies massage methods suited to clients’ needs and goals. During sessions, the therapist communicates with clients about pace, location, and pressure, and answers their questions. The role also includes maintaining a clean, safe, and professional treatment environment and educating clients about accurate daily body movement and exercises. Depending on location and client population, the therapist may check clients in and out and manage client payments and payment processes.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited massage therapy program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of employment, with recertification as required.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare background, depending on patient/client population and location.

Responsibilities

Collect clients’ clinical information and identify contraindications.
Design appropriate massage programs based on clients’ health conditions.
Assess clients’ tissue lesions and apply massage methods to relieve discomfort and meet their needs and goals.
Communicate with clients during sessions about the pace, location, and strength of pressure.
Answer client inquiries.
Maintain a clean, safe, and professional massage therapy environment.
Educate clients on accurate daily body movement and exercises.
Depending on location and client population, check clients in and out.
Depending on location and client population, manage client payments and payment processes.