Massage Therapist – Hospice and Palliative Care

Job overview

The Massage Therapist – Hospice and Palliative Care role is a per-diem position in the Lowell, MA area, serving patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Compensation is $36 per hour, with weekly pay. The role contributes to the hospice’s patient- and family-centered care mission.

What you'll do

• Provide safe, compassionate massage therapy tailored to hospice patients
• use gentle, comfort-focused techniques
• collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care plans
• document sessions
• communicate changes in patient comfort or status to clinical staff
• educate patients, families, and caregivers
• follow infection-control, safety, HIPAA, and CMS hospice requirements
• and participate in team meetings as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

massage therapist

hospice care

palliative care

comfort touch

patient comfort

lowell ma

per diem

$36/hr

weekly pay

hospice services of massachusetts

mileage reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Weekly pay, mileage reimbursement, holiday and overtime pay for hourly employees, 401(k) match, career advancement opportunities, and an employer discount program.
• Eligible team members may also receive paid time off and health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Why this role

The role focuses on adaptive massage and comfort interventions for hospice patients, including medically fragile and terminally ill patients.

About the employer

Hospice Services of Massachusetts is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.