Massage Therapist

We are seeking a skilled Massage Therapist to join our team at St Croix Hospice. As a Massage Therapist, you will provide massage therapy services to patients under the direction of the clinical supervisor or clinical director.

• Provide direct massage therapy according to directions of clinical supervisor/clinical director and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assess referral/patient for appropriate medical indication for services and perform assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.
• Treat patients to relieve symptoms and provide relaxation and comfort.
• Direct and aid 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.
• Utilize interventions such as Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, Energy work, and compressions.
• Bring awareness to RN/clinical team of appropriateness and/or contraindications for therapy and reports to the clinical supervisor or clinical director and the organization personnel the patient's response to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
• Provides education and awareness to clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program as needed.
• Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.

• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy program with minimum of 600 hours of training in Massage Therapy.
• Meets personnel qualifications stated in § b)(8).
• Preferred completion of National Certification Exam (NCTMB).
• Current licenses or certifications as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.