What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Massage Therapist position at Ecumen?
About Us:
Ecumen Hospice is hiring a Massage Therapist. Ecumen Hospice honors life through care and serves individuals in the Twin Cities – Metro Area. he Ecumen Hospice mission is to provide care that exceeds the expectations of those that find themselves in the later stages of life by providing a level of comfort and quality of life that makes each person feel honored and supported as their life continues to have significance.
Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.
Opportunity Details:
Schedule: Part-Time. 48 scheduled hours every 2 weeks.
Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $27.00 - $30.00 per hour.
Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.
Benefits: Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our part-time team members including dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Assesses patients for appropriate medical indication for service and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.
Directs and assists 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 comfort touch, energy work, and compressions.
Maintains necessary records, e.g. clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed.
Provides ongoing education to the clinical team of appropriateness and/or contraindications for treatment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
1 year of clinical massage therapy experience
Current license, state certification, or registered as a Massage Therapist in good standing.
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including, but not limited to, Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in home health, hospice or senior care environment.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Massage
