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