Massage Therapist

Company: Southcoast Health
Location: Fairhaven
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

At Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., we acknowledge that our employees are what makes us great!For Three Consecutive Years, Newsweek named Southcoast Health among the World's Best Hospitals (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke's, and Tobey). In addition, since 2018, Southcoast Health has been voted by readers as South Coast Media Group's Best Place to Work. Why? Because we have some of the most talented people in the world!

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• Hours: 24rs
• Shift: Day shift 8:00am-4:30pm
• Travel: This is a home care position. Will require driving
  We are searching for a Massage Therapist to, under direction of Director, Supportive Care Services, provide massage therapy to patients in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Plan of Care. Initiate massage therapy programs and instruct other staff members and family members on these programs.Education and/or Experience Requirements:
  
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  • Must be graduate of massage training school that is AMTA approved
  • Currently registered in accordance with local and state laws as a Massage Therapist in both MA and RI
  • Two years recent (within the past five years) experience in acute, long-term care or home care/hospice, with at least one year in hospice or homecare preferred
  • Must be able to work independently and have demonstrated patient teaching skills
  • Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft programs required
    Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID 19 and seasonal Influenza. Must provide required vaccination documentation, unless approved for an exemption or deferral by Southcoast prior to starting employment.Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has a long history of serving people in our community by helping patients of all ages recover or live well with illness or injury. We provide compassionate and personalized care in comfort and privacy of the home to more than 9,000 patients each year.Southcoast Health is a community healthcare system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts. Together We Are More.
    
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    • With more than 7,500 employees, Southcoast Health is the largest employer in Southeastern Mass., and the 18th largest employer in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Business Journal.
    • We strive for a culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.
      We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees' lives.
      
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      • Generous Earned Time Off Package**
      • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance*
      • Tuition Assistance**
      • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance*
      • Life & AD&D insurance*
      • Flexible Spending Accounts*
      • 403B Retirement Plan with match
      • HealthQuest Wellness Program
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Employee Discount Program
      • Career Development Opportunities
      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
        Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us as we strive to be More than Medicine.Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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