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Ecumen Massage Therapist - Hospice in Shoreview, Minnesota
Description Hospice Massage Therapist - Part Time .5 FTE Weekdays - Flexible Schedule - No Weekends & No Holidays. We offer PTO/Sick Time, some great benefits, competitive pay and an incredibly supportive & fun environment! Ecumen Hospice is hiring a Massage Therapist. Ecumen Hospice honors life through care and serves individuals in the Twin Cities - Metro Area. 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. The Hospice Massage Therapist is responsible for providing massage therapy services under the direction of the Clinical Director according to the hospice patient's unique plan of care. About Us: 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. Essential Job Responsibilities: 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. 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/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran