Medical Massage Therapist - Home Care
Company: St. Marys Hospital for Children and their Affiliat
Location: New Hyde Park
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
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
treatmentsMaintains 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 workMonitors and reviews the
effectiveness of the therapy given and modifies it as necessary to
support patient's treatment plan of careDiscusses 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 issuesActs as the
patient's advocate in relation to Massage Therapy.Other duties as
assigned. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIESAssists with community relations and
community educational opportunities. Formal education required:High
school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree
preferredCurrently licensed as a Massage Therapist by the State of
New York Previous experience required: 1. Minimum 3 years of
working with the medically fragile population. At least 1 year of
clinical experience with pediatric population, preferably involving
end of life care.PDN-9915264f-f2f7-4cff-8b78-3f7ec52f0ec4
Keywords: St. Marys Hospital for Children and their Affiliat, New York , Medical Massage Therapist - Home Care, Healthcare , New Hyde Park, New York
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