Massage Therapist - Hospice

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Compensation:

Salary Range

$22.25 - $33.00 Union Position: No Department Details Summary Designs, organizes and delivers massage therapy to improve clients’ physical health by relieving stress, pain, muscle tension and other discomforts. Works towards increasing flexibility and mobility for clients.

Job Description

Collects clients' clinical information and contraindications. Designs appropriate massage programs considering health conditions. Assesses clients' tissue lesions and applies various massage methods to relieve discomfort and satisfy clients' specific needs and goals. Communicates with clients during massage therapy sessions about the pace, location and strength of exerted pressure on tissues. Answers client inquiries. Organizes and maintains a clean, safe and professional environment for massage therapy. Educates clients on accurate daily body movement and exercises. Depending on location and client population, works as patient/resident access representative, checking clients in and out. Additionally, managing client payments, running payment processes. Qualifications Schooling through an accredited massage therapy program required. High school diploma or the equivalent required. Dependent on patient/client population and location of therapist, a healthcare background is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of employment, recertification as required. Depending on department and location, candidates may need to pass the MBLEx examination for national massage therapy board certification, preferably within 6 months of hire. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.