Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

This Massage Therapist position supports the ThedaCare Hospice team. Eligible for a fleet vehicle.

The Massage Therapist treats clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body to relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs intake assessment of patient history and needs for massage service, utilizes best practice techniques and skills for massage, listens to client for feedback during and after massage, and provides education to ensure a high quality client experience.
• Provides a safe, clean environment for the delivery of massage.
• Provides patient-centered care and education by working in partnership with caregivers and patients to encourage and empower their active participation in the care plan.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with professional and compliance standards to ensure accurate billing and coding to maximize reimbursement and compliance.
• Demonstrates responsible actions and initiative to positively impact patient access to care, and contributes to the department’s financial performance.
• Develops and/or implements clinical and community-based activities that improve or expand massage therapy services within the department and/or ThedaCare, to benefit the health and wellness of the communities served.
• Proactively promotes putting the patient and family first through facilitating positive patient experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age • Graduate of an approved massage therapy program
• Licensed by State of Wisconsin Massage Therapist
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasional exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional high noise level in work environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
• Occasional exposure to heat sources such as hot water for splinting or heat gun

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

8

Scheduled FTE:

0.2

Location:

TC at Home - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No