Home Care Massage Therapist

Job description

The Massage Therapist performs the following duties in order to achieve maximum therapeutic results: Applies the techniques of scientific massage to assist in the rehabilitation of sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations as well as to help eliminate pain from neuritic, arthritic and rheumatic conditions. - Applies massage to relieve various forms of paralysis, insomnia, migraine headaches and other conditions caused by poor functioning of the nervous system. - Stimulates the circulatory system with massage to reduce convalescent periods and improve many conditions after surgery. - Provides relief of muscle tightness caused by stress. - Works with various agents to complement massage including application of heat and light, hydrotherapy (water treatment) and exercise. - Submits periodic reports to treatment team or Physician to provide clinical data for evaluation. QUALIFICATIONS: - Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of two (2) years experience as a massage therapist. EDUCATION: - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Licensed as a Massage Therapist as required by the state. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider...