Massage Therapist CIC
About The Position
The Massage Therapist works within a team environment focused on patient-centered care. The role provides individualized, safe, appropriate, and effective therapeutic massage services to oncology patients and educates patients, families, caregivers, and staff about massage in the healing process. The therapist collaborates with other members of the treatment team to support optimal patient outcomes and serves as a contact point for patients, medical staff, and the community regarding Integrative Oncology philosophy and programs. The position acts as a liaison among physicians, patients, families, and the community. It includes assessing patients for appropriate therapeutic massage and other healing interventions, identifying precautions and contraindications before each session, and collaborating with the assigned primary nurse and care team to develop safe, individualized treatments. The therapist also connects patients with additional professional resources in the community and serves as a resource on Integrative Oncology, the PCI program, massage therapy, and other appropriate healing interventions. Ongoing learning about massage and other healing techniques for oncology patients is expected.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from a massage therapy program.
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) credential from the Virginia Department of Health Professions, required upon hire.
- Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) credential from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of massage therapy experience.
Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between physicians, patients, their families, and the community.
- Assess patients for appropriate therapeutic massage and other healing interventions, including checking precautions and contraindications before each session.
- Collaborate with the assigned primary nurse and all members of the patient's care team to develop safe, individualized treatments using therapeutic massage and other appropriate healing techniques.
- Serve as a liaison to additional professional resources in the community.
- Provide information to staff, patients, families, and the community about Integrative Oncology, the PCI program, massage therapy, and other appropriate healing interventions.
- Pursue educational and experiential opportunities to expand knowledge of massage and other healing techniques for oncology patients.
- Communicate effectively and positively with staff, patients, families, caregivers, and community resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
