Pediatric Palliative Massage Therapist

Baystate Health

Springfield, MA, US
Base: $27.13 - $36.88 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Licensed massage therapist credential required
Valid driver's license for travel
Home health care environment experience
The role involves providing coordinated, comprehensive massage therapy care to children with serious illnesses within their own homes to ease symptoms and stress

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing coordinated, comprehensive massage therapy care to children with serious illnesses within their own homes to ease symptoms and stress.
  • This position requires travel throughout Western Massachusetts with mileage reimbursement provided for servicing patients across the region.
  • The therapist must develop individualized plans of care, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing coordinated, comprehensive massage therapy care to children with serious illnesses within their own homes to ease symptoms and stress.

Salary

Base: $27.13 - $36.88 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Mileage reimbursement provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Licensed Massage Therapist credential required
  • Valid driver's license for travel
  • Home health care environment experience
  • Multi-disciplinary team collaboration skills
  • Patient and family communication abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate approach to serious illness
  • Flexible scheduling availability
  • Independent work initiative
  • Crisis intervention creativity
  • Teaching principles to caregivers

Key Requirements

  • 1 year of relevant experience
  • Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) certification
  • Valid driver's license
  • Knowledge of home health agency philosophy

Work Rights

Not specified

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