Massage Therapist

Enhancing Comfort. Supporting Families. Transforming Hospice Care with Therapeutic Massage.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Massage Therapist to join our Hospice Interdisciplinary Team. In this role, you will provide therapeutic massage services that enhance patient comfort and quality of life, following the interdisciplinary plan of care. You will assess patients, develop and adjust treatment plans in coordination with the team, and educate staff on massage therapy benefits within hospice care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct massage therapy assessments and develop treatment plans aligned with the hospice interdisciplinary group (IDG) care plan.

• Provide massage therapy visits that create a caring, safe environment addressing patient comfort and health needs.

• Educate hospice staff and volunteers on massage therapy protocols and encourage clinical referrals.

• Participate actively in IDG meetings, contributing clinical insights from the massage therapy perspective.

• Adhere to standards of practice set by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

• Follow infection control procedures and standard precautions consistently.

• Contribute to quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.

• Attend staff meetings and complete required annual training.

• Demonstrate sensitivity and tact in supporting terminally ill patients and their families.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy school.

• Minimum one year of massage therapy experience; healthcare setting preferred.

• Current state license to practice massage therapy.

• Certification with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

• CPR certification.

• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.

• Proficiency in using massage therapy tools and standard office equipment.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Understanding of hospice care needs, including terminal illness, grief, and loss.

• Excellent patient assessment and documentation skills.

• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines including Medicare, Medicaid, and ACHC.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patients, families, and team members.

• Flexibility, professionalism, and emotional resilience in a hospice care environment.

Work Environment:

• Patient homes and institutional settings.

• Requires travel using personal vehicle.

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Apply now to join a dedicated hospice team where your therapeutic skills will help expand access, build meaningful partnerships, and transform care for patients at the end of life.

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

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Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity.  Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

Salary Range – $23.75 to $29.50 

At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

• Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
• Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
• Home health care: Heartland Home Health
• Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.