Massage Therapist

Company:

Compassus

Position Summary

The Massage Therapist is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Massage Therapist is a qualified professional who has a working knowledge of neuromuscular therapy, anatomy, physiology, and range of motion testing. The Massage Therapist treats patients by using touch to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of patients.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Talks with patients about symptoms, medical history, and desired results.
• Uses touch to treat patient's injuries and to promote general wellness. Use hands, fingers, forearms, elbows, and sometimes feet to knead muscles and soft tissues of the body.
• Provides massage therapy to patients in the home or facility and communicates regularly with the Interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluates patients to locate painful or tense areas of the body.
• Manipulates muscles or other soft tissues of the body.
• Provides patients with guidance on stretching, strengthening, overall relaxation, and how to improve their posture.
• Documents patient's condition and progress and consults with supervisor or RN when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of experience in an approved massage therapy facility preferred.
• Home care or hospice experience preferred.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active Massage Therapist license in state(s) of employment required. Must meet minimum state requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.