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Hospice Massage Therapist - Pool

Mercyhealth · Janesville, WI · $21.85–$32.77 an hour · Per diem

Posted Apr 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with someone who was very ill or in pain.

What they are checking: Comfort and presence with suffering, which this setting requires.

How do you take care of yourself emotionally when working with dying patients?

What they are checking: Whether they can sustain this work without burning out.

How do you respect a patient's cultural or personal preferences about touch?

What they are checking: Sensitivity and consent practices, which matter even more in end-of-life care.

What would you do

A family member asks you whether their loved one is dying soon. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay within their role and direct the question to the nurse or care team.

A patient falls asleep or becomes unresponsive during a session. What do you do?

What they are checking: Calm judgment and knowing when to alert the care team.

This is a pool position that may involve different shifts. How do you handle a changing schedule?

What they are checking: Reliability and flexibility for an as-needed role.

How would you help educate hospice staff or the community about the benefits of massage?

What they are checking: Ability to support program development and promotion of services.

About the work

How would your massage approach change for a hospice patient compared to a typical client?

What they are checking: Whether they understand gentle, comfort-focused technique for fragile patients near the end of life.

What conditions would make you modify or avoid massage on a hospice patient?

What they are checking: Knowledge of contraindications like blood clots, fragile skin, swelling and recent procedures.

How do you report what you observe during a session to the hospice team or physician?

What they are checking: Whether they document and communicate useful clinical information, not just the service provided.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

The Massage Therapist performs massage therapy treatments to clients, via self-referral or system referral. Participates in program development and promotion of services by providing community and staff education. Assists in developing procedures. Other duties as assigned. May be required to work alternate shifts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Applies the techniques of scientific massage to assist in the rehabilitation of sprains, strains, fractures, and dislocations, as well as to help eliminate pian 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. • Provides relief of muscle tightness caused by stress and shortens recovery time for injured athletes with massage therapy. • 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. Education and Experience One to two years related experience and/or training or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification and Licensure Applicable State License to practice Massage Therapy. For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy. For those driving their personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy. PAY RANGE: $21.85 - $32.77 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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