Massage Therapist

Job Details:

Job Location:

Oakdale , MN 55128, Position Type:
Part Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $33.97 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, For more than 130 years, Episcopal Homes of Minnesota has been a trusted provider of senior care. Beyond Hospice, part of Episcopal Homes, is seeking a compassionate Massage Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team.

In this role, you’ll provide massage therapy focused on comfort, relaxation, pain relief, and quality of life while providing meaningful one-on-one support to hospice patients.

• Pay:$25.00-$33.97/hr doe
• Schedule:
  
  Part-Time Days

• Provide professional massage and body treatments in accordance with Beyond Hospice protocols and accepted massage therapy practices
• Provide individualized massage therapy based on each patient’s comfort needs, preferences, and plan of care
• Help promote relaxation, comfort, pain relief, decreased muscle tension, and overall well-being
• Contact patients and families to schedule visits based on patient needs and scheduling preferences
• Provide respectful and compassionate care in the patient’s preferred environment
• Observe patients during visits and report significant changes, concerns, or interpersonal issues to the RN Case Manager or Supervisor
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager to schedule massage visits according to the patient’s plan of care and therapy frequency
• Communicate patient visits, needs, and preferences with members of the interdisciplinary hospice team
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation according to Beyond Hospice policies and procedures
• Follow appropriate sanitation and infection-control practices
• Maintain professional boundaries, conduct, and appearance
• Collaborate with the hospice team and leadership to support quality patient care and effective use of resources
• Participate in team planning and quality improvement efforts focused on patient and family satisfaction

• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy program with a minimum of 500 hours of training
• Certification from an accredited massage therapy program
• Basic knowledge of hospice care and an understanding of how massage therapy can support patients at the end of life
• Comfortable providing care to terminally ill patients and their families
• Strong active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide compassionate, individualized care based on each patient’s needs and preferences
• Professional attitude, appearance, and appropriate boundaries
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Ability to perform massage therapy requiring manual dexterity and standing for extended periods

• At least 2 years of massage therapy experience
• Membership in a professional massage therapy association
• Previous hospice, healthcare, senior living, or end-of-life care experience

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and use of hands throughout the workday

• Care is provided in hospice homes, patient residences, and other community-based settings
• Regular interaction with patients and families experiencing emotional and sensitive end-of-life situations
• Must follow all infection-control and safety procedures
• After-hours or weekend availability may be needed based on patient needs

If you’re looking for a role where you can use your massage therapy skills to provide comfort, ease symptoms, and make a meaningful difference for patients and families during end-of-life care, we’d love to have you join the Beyond Hospice team at Episcopal Homes of Minnesota.

At Episcopal Homes of Minnesota, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity…