Massage Therapist - Hospice
Sanford Health
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
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.
Requirements
- Schooling through an accredited massage therapy program required
- High school diploma or the equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of employment
- Healthcare background preferred
Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling
- Positive Work Environment
- Autonomy
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.