Integrative Medicine Massage Therapist-Oncology Services

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

2d • $42 - $58

About The Position

Provides skilled, individualized massage services to patients. The primary role is to perform massage and bodywork to relieve muscular pain and tension, normalize joint function, increase circulation, and relieve stress. Works under the supervision of an integrative medicine physician and collaborates with other practitioners to provide exceptional integrative medical care. Collaborates with massage therapists across integrative medicine locations to implement and sustain best practices in therapeutic massage and bodywork. Plays an integral role within the care team, acting as a resource and educator for patients, family members, and clinical staff. Also provides specialized massage care to specific patient populations in other care centers and in outpatient or inpatient hospital units.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CAMTC-Certified Massage Therapist.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
• Eight years of recent relevant experience.
• Swedish massage and oncology massage skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a dynamic integrative medicine team toward high-quality service and patient outcomes.
• Communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and current professional practices.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team player with patients, physicians, supervisors, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• Training in three or more of the following areas: craniosacral therapy, deep tissue/sports massage, prenatal massage, lymphatic massage, acupressure, Ayurvedic massage techniques, orthopedic massage techniques, reflexology, jin shin jyutsu, and reiki.

Responsibilities

• Perform individualized massage and bodywork to relieve muscular pain and tension, normalize joint function, increase circulation, and relieve stress.
• Work under the supervision of an integrative medicine physician and collaborate with practitioners to provide integrative medical care.
• Collaborate with massage therapists across integrative medicine locations to implement and sustain best practices in therapeutic massage and bodywork.
• Act as a resource and educator for patients, family members, and clinical staff.
• Provide specialized massage care to specific patient populations in other care centers and outpatient or inpatient hospital units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED