Comfort House Massage Therapist- PRN

Job Duties

• Assess the patient, their needs, capabilities and ability to tolerate treatment and performs reassessments for response to treatment.


• Performs massage therapy services as according to the hospice plan of care as ordered by the patient's attending physician.


• Provides massage therapy in hospice inpatient facility.


• Coordinates the massage therapy treatment plan with other therapy treatment provided by other treatment team members.


• Maintains a calm and soothing environment during treatment. 


• Instructs patients, family and staff in the use of massage therapy.


• Maintains ongoing effective communication with other hospice personnel involved with patient care and reports on patient's response to treatment or any changes in condition. 


• Documents accurate and ongoing patient information in the patient's medical record according to organizational and professional standards. 


• Participates in team meetings, committees and quality improvement processes and planning as requested.


• Assists in the orientation of new employees to the department, as appropriate. 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Massage Therapy training from an accredited institution or equivalent.


• Licensure as a Massage Therapist in the State of Iowa is required.


• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required.  New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.


• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.


• Strong written and verbal skills.


• Basic computer knowledge.


• Ability to work with physicians in a collaborative manner.


• Ability to communicate with tact and professionalism