Massage Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Pediatric Experience Required
• Successful completion of an approved massage therapy program.
• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in Illinois.
• Maintains current with licensure by obtaining required Continuing EducationCredits (CEUs) as defined by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• One (1) year experience as a massage therapist.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual preferred
• Certification in manual lymphatic drainage techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate pediatric palliative and hospice patients for massage therapy services, ascertaining any necessary precautions or contraindications prior to each visit.
• Design personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members that address needs based on assessment findings.
• Explain procedures thoroughly and apply techniques appropriate to patient needs and preferences, modifying approach based on patient response as necessary.
• Document all visits and interactions with patients and families according to established guidelines and policies.
• Maintain caseload, including scheduling visits and adhering to or adjusting visit frequency as needed per patient needs.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings (IDT) and collaborate with IDT members to ascertain whether patients qualify for massage therapy.
• Conduct oneself in an authentic, ethical, accountable, and culturally sensitive manner by providing safe, appropriate, and effective massage therapy techniques.