Through home visits, the Massage Therapist provides Massage Therapy to patients under the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver.
The Massage Therapist is responsible for identifying, assessing, planning and implementing appropriate massage care plan for waiver patients to improve muscle tone, circulation, range of motion and address physical symptoms related to their illness.
The Massage Therapist will also provide physical and emotional comfort, pain management and restore the idea of healthy touch for children / youth who are dealing with treatments that may involve painful interventions.
Functions as additional resource for other members of the palliative care team as needed via consultation and educational offerings.
Supports agency’s mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Uses evidence-based treatments / modalities to address patient’s needs and preferences.
- Demonstrates an understanding of illness and the potential complications and side effects of treatments
- Maintains a caseload and ensures accurate and timely individualized assessment, planning, implementation and documentation.
- Ensures each patient is assessed and that treatment given is evaluated using evidence-based practice, including improvement of muscle tone, circulation, range of motion, and physical symptoms related to their illness.
- Develops a plan of care in conjunction with patient and family.
- Acts professionally and is legally accountable for all aspects of work
- Monitors and reviews the effectiveness of the therapy given and modifies it as necessary to support patient’s treatment plan of care
- Discusses patient suitability to receive massage therapy treatment with the referring professional and the Home Care Palliative Care Program Manager, as needed.
- Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences and acts as a clinical resource for the team when needed.
- Communicates promptly with the Home Care Palliative Care Program Manager or designee as well as the multidisciplinary team as issues arise for patients, whilst being mindful of confidentiality issues
- Acts as the patient’s advocate in relation to Massage Therapy.
- Other duties as assigned.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assists with community relations and community educational opportunities.
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