What are the responsibilities and job description for the Massage Therapist Hospice position at UnitedHealth Group?
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Patient Care Territory: Evansville, IN
Per Diem, days.
As the Hospice CCH Massage Therapist you will coordinate, evaluate, and provides massage therapy service to patients receiving hospice care, ensuring treatments align with each patient's needs, physical limitations, and overall plan of care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver a structured massage therapy program
- Provide therapy tailored to patient needs and physical limitations
- Obtain physician orders and develop appropriate plans of care
- Complete documentation in compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
- Participate in quality improvement and performance activities
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Certified massage therapist from an accredited massage therapy institute
- Valid driver's license with reliable, insured transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 years of experience providing therapy services in a healthcare or hospice setting
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.