Massage Therapist

We are hiring per diem Massage Therapists to join our team with Athena Home Health & Hospice in the Bridgeport area!

Mileage reimbursement and weekly pay at $36 an hour.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

In this position, provide therapeutic and touch interventions to patients while supporting physical comfort, reducing pain and anxiety, and enhancing their overall quality of life.

Education & Experience:

• Active and unencumbered massage therapist license in Connecticut.
• Graduation from an accredited massage therapy program.
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years experience as a massage therapist. Hospice, palliative, oncology, or geriatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of gentle, adaptive techniques suitable for medically fragile and terminally ill patients.
• Training or certification in comfort touch, oncology massage, or end-of-life massage techniques preferred.
  
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides safe, compassionate massage therapy tailored to the needs, preferences, and conditions of hospice patients.
• Apply techniques appropriate for end-of-life care, including gentle massage, comfort touch, and relaxation-focused interventions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to incorporate massage therapy into plan of care.
• Document sessions according to agency standards.
• Observe and communicate changes in patient status, comfort, or response to massage therapy with nursing and clinical staff.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on the benefits and role of massage therapy in palliative and hospice care.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and compliance protocols including HIPAA and CMS hospice regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and staff education as needed.
• Contribute to the hospice’s mission of providing holistic, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care.
  
  
  

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
  
  
  

Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members:

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.