Massage Therapist - Hospice

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

19d

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 helping increase flexibility and mobility. The role collects clinical information and contraindications, designs massage programs based on clients’ health conditions, assesses tissue lesions, and applies appropriate massage methods to meet clients’ needs and goals. During sessions, the therapist communicates with clients about the pace, location, and strength of pressure and answers their questions. The therapist also maintains a clean, safe, and professional therapy environment and educates clients on daily body movement and exercises. Depending on location and client population, the role may also include checking clients in and out and managing 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

A healthcare background, depending on patient/client population and location.

Responsibilities

Collect clients’ clinical information and identify contraindications.
Design massage programs appropriate to clients’ health conditions.
Assess clients’ tissue lesions and apply massage methods to relieve discomfort and meet clients’ 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 and manage client payments and payment processes.