Hospice Massage Therapist

About the role

Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the posit

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate presence and utilize active listening skills to create an environment of healing for patients and their families/caregivers
• Perform health history on clients and update prior to each session; ascertains precautions/contradictions for massage prior to each session
• Explain procedures and applies techniques appropriate to client needs and preferences.
• Manipulate muscles or other soft tissues of the body
• Observe client reaction to massage and solicit feedback then modifies and responds accordingly
• Document client's condition and progress in electronic medical record
• 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
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested
• What Available:
• 1099 independent contractor as a self-employed individual/freelancer
• Service area of 50-mile radius of La Crosse, WI specifically servicing La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, and Viroqua areas; average of 10-20 patients visits weekly
• Flexible schedule, based on individual preference. Typically weekday daytime hours, with optional early evenings and weekends if desired
• Fixed hourly rate and mileage reimbursement

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Massage Therapy Program with completion of at least 600 classroom hours
• Licensed Massage Therapist or Bodywork Therapist (LMT/LBT) in the state of Wisconsin upon start
• Will complete an independent consultant agreement with our legal services department, must carry your own liability insurance
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Valid State Driver's License, automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required
• 2 years' experience performing massage therapy as a licensed or certified massage therapist
• Prior hospice experience preferred
• What You'll Get:
• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Thrive in a rewarding environment with clear expectations and opportunities for professional growth through Professional Development Opportunities, structured training, educational development programs, and our Career Development Center

Benefits

Additional Information

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Certified/Licensed Massage Therapist to join our hospice outreach team as an independent 1099 contractor. Embrace the autonomy and variety of hospice care while collaborating directly with our clinical team. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient's quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect.

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