What are the responsibilities and job description for the Massage Therapist position at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care?
Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.
The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 24-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.
We currently have a full time opening for a Licensed Massage Therapist. The Massage Therapist is responsible for scheduling and maintaining appointments, explaining procedures and applying techniques appropriate to client needs and preferences. Also observes client reaction to massage and modifies as necessary. Qualifications include a Licensed Massage Therapist with certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques and the ability to travel throughout our service area. The Therapist will develop individual care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements include a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Illinois and a minimum of one (1) year experience as a massage therapist with an understanding of hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying. Hospice experience preferred.
Lightways has a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) and a 401K plan with a company match.
For additional information on Lightways benefit package, please visit Lightways.org and click on Careers.
Salary : $51,900 - $77,800
