Description

ProMedica Senior Care, formerly HCR ManorCare, provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.

The Massage Therapist is responsible to plan, organize, and provide medically prescribed massage therapy that creates a caring and safe environment, addresses the comfort needs of patients, and positively impacts the patients health status, feeling of wellness, and/or quality of life.

In return for your expertise, youll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.

4748 - ProMedica Hospice - Eau Claire Office
Location

4748 - ProMedica Hospice - Eau Claire Office

Educational Requirements

Currently licensed, state certified, or registered or licensed as a massage therapist in the state and in good standing with the state board. Certification by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and/or Massage Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEX).

Position Requirements

Qualifications

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  Knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology of massage therapy appropriate for chronically-terminally ill patients.
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  Ability to provide a variety of therapeutic massage interventions to accommodate the individual needs of the patient.
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  Ability to develop rapport utilizing therapeutic listening skills and a caring presence. .
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  Demonstrated ability to practice in an autonomous setting utilizing effective problem solving and decision making skills.
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  Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
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  Demonstrated ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team.

Experience

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  A minimum of one year of clinical massage therapy experience; two years experience preferred.
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  Experience in home health or hospice preferred.

Travel

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  Necessary on a daily basis; 100%.

Working Conditions

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  Patient home/living facilities/ inpatient units.
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  Exposure to disagreeable conditions including odors, infection, illness, and physical contact from disruptive patients.
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  Must be flexible to accommodate completion of tasks, patient needs and referrals.

Job Specific Details:

General Responsibilities

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  Participates in the development/ implementation of the plan of care.
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  Consults with team members to provide access to massage for patients, to assess patient needs and to prioritize interventions.
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  Visits patients and families in homes, facilities, inpatient units and alternative homes, for the purpose of providing massage therapy.
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  Conducts assessments and visits providing skilled massage therapy techniques that meet individual patient needs including a focus on pain control, reduction of stress-anxiety, promoting injury rehabilitation, relaxation, and health enhancement.
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  Documents the care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the patient clinical records.
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  Educates team members, patients, and families about the benefits of massage therapy and the role of the massage therapist.
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  Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to collaborate with team members on the use of massage therapy to meet patient needs.
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  Ensures the growth and profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and by providing community education regarding massage therapy services as requested.
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  Assesses massage therapy supplies/equipment including inventory, maintenance and use of supplies/equipment.
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  Collaborates with agency leadership to further develop, evaluate, and improve massage therapy services.
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  Accepts direction from Director of Professional Services/ Patient Care Coordinator.
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  Applies the policies and procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of federal and state regulatory agencies and other certified agencies in providing care.
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  Participates in agency committees as requested
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  Meets or exceeds established productivity standards.
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  Adheres to established personnel policies.
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  Ensures that care is provided with respect for patient rights.
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  Ensures protected health information is kept confidential
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  Reports complaints made by patients or families to the appropriate persons
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  Adheres to established personnel policies.
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  Reports allegations of patient abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of patient property.