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Massage Therapist

Employer
Ecumen
Location
Mankato, MN
Start date
Mar 19, 2023
Closing date
Apr 18, 2023

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Category
Hospitality
Job Type
Employee
Employment Status
Full Time
Ecumen Hospice Owatonna
Overview

Hospice Massage Therapist - Casual Position - 10 hrs per pay period Days M-F 8-4:30pm No Weekends/No Holidays - Be a part of our amazing team!

Ecumen Hospice Owatonna is hiring a Massage Therapist. The 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.

Ecumen Overview

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

Hospice Massage Therapist

The Massage Therapist position is responsible for providing massage therapy services under the direction of the Clinical Director according to the hospice patient's unique plan of care.



Essential job responsibilities include:
  • 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; 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.
Qualifications

Massage Therapist

Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least one year of clinical massage therapy experience.
  • Licensure/Certification: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents, patients and staff is one of our highest priorities at Ecumen. To ensure we are complying with CMS guidelines, this position requires candidates to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit for an exemption request prior to starting employment.

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