Hospice Comfort Therapist PRN
Listed compensation
$24.55-$36.85/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Explore opportunities with Geisinger Hospice of Danville, a part of LHC Group. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home.
Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the C-IHS Therapist, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of care delivered to the patient and family through direct patient care activities that support the hospice agency's goal of quality patient care.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides professional, approved therapeutic modalities to patients within scope of practice and agency policy. Example of therapeutic modalities: Music practitioners, Reiki, Healing Touch, Acupuncture, Aroma Therapy, Hypnotherapy, etc.
- Knowledge of hospice and end-of-life care
- Compassionate interaction with patients and families
- Provides assistance to hospice program and/or patient/family
- Inputs to plan of care and interdisciplinary meetings
- Communicates availability and schedule changes
- Accurately documents services
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Reports observed changes in patient status
- Attends at least four in-services per year
- Completes mandatory training
- Maintains licensure, certification, and liability coverage
- Mature, caring, people-oriented
- Supports hospice philosophy of care
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of C-IHS Training Program
- 6+ months of hospice or related experience
- Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- 1+ years of experience in designated modality
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.55 to $36.85 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides professional, approved therapeutic modalities to hospice patients to enhance their quality of care. They also participate in interdisciplinary meetings and maintain accurate documentation of patient status and care plans.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a C-IHS training program and possess at least 6 months of hospice or related experience. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this role.
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 1,811 active listings.
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 15% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $51k–$77k | Mental Health Therapy median $50k (middle half $48k–$58k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 442 active | 7,803 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% remote · 15% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment734 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,422 in the last 30 days | 1,438 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,811 active listings |
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