Massage Therapist

About the Role

At St. Croix Hospice, we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey with compassionate care, focusing on quality of life and empowering patients to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort, and respect. As a Massage Therapist, you will provide patients and their families with the natural benefit of physical therapeutic touch through individualized massage therapy services tailored to each patient's unique needs.

You will work under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Services in collaboration with the patient’s RN Case Manager and according to the individualized Plan of Care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct massage therapy at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assesses patient and referral for appropriate medical indication for services and performs assessments to determine the effectiveness of therapy.
• Directs and aids patients through massage therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, muscle tension, circulation, stiffness, contractures, limited mobility, relaxation, and comfort.
• Utilizes interventions such as Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, Energy work, and compressions.
• Observes and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition to the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and other pertinent staff.
• Provides education and awareness to the clinical team regarding the appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.
• Maintains necessary records, including clinical notes, charting, and coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24-48 hours of the session and modified as needed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education programs as needed.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements, treating all patient information as confidential and utilizing protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy program.
• Ability to pass background check, consumer report, and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/Carrying up to 12 pounds (occasionally up to 20 pounds).
• Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.

Pay

The hourly base range for this role is $21-$27.50. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets.

Benefits

The total compensation package for this position may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility for other compensation.