The Massage Therapist provides patients and their families with the natural benefit of physical therapeutic touch through individualized massage therapy services which meet the unique needs of each patient. The Massage Therapists works under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Services in collaboration with the patient’s RN Case Manager and according to the individualized Plan of Care.
Essential Functions and Skills
- Provides direct massage therapy at the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Assesses patient and referral for appropriate medical indication for services and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.
- Directs and aids patients through massage therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, muscle tension, circulation, stiffness, contractures, limited mobility, relaxation, and comfort.
- Utilizes interventions such as but not limited to: Swedish Massage, Comfort Touch, Energy work, and compressions.
- Observes and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition to the Clinical Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Services and other pertinent staff.
- Provides education and awareness to clinical team regarding appropriateness or contraindications for therapy treatment.
- Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24-48 hours of session and modified as needed.
- Participates in interdisciplinary group and organization in-service education program as needed.
- Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities as needed.
- Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
