Massage Therapist - Cancer Survivorship - Roger Maris Cancer Center

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

3d • $21 - $33

About The Position

The Massage Therapist at Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center designs, organizes, and delivers massage therapy to improve clients’ physical health by relieving stress, pain, muscle tension, and other discomforts, while working to increase flexibility and mobility. The position is based at a comprehensive oncology center in Fargo, North Dakota, and offers flexible scheduling in a rewarding work environment.

The therapist gathers clinical information and identifies contraindications, develops massage programs suited to clients’ health conditions, assesses tissue lesions, and applies appropriate massage methods. During sessions, the therapist communicates with clients about pace, location, and pressure, answers questions, and educates clients on daily body movement and exercises. The role also involves maintaining a clean, safe, professional therapy environment. Depending on location and client population, duties may include checking clients in and out and managing payment processes.

Requirements

• Completion of schooling through an accredited massage therapy program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of employment, with recertification as required.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare background, depending on patient/client population and location.
• Pass the MBLEx examination for national massage therapy board certification, preferably within 6 months of hire, depending on department and location.

Responsibilities

• Collect clients’ clinical information and identify contraindications.
• Design massage programs that consider clients’ health conditions.
• Assess clients’ tissue lesions and apply massage methods to relieve discomfort and meet individual needs and goals.
• Communicate with clients during sessions about pace, location, and pressure.
• Answer client inquiries.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional massage therapy environment.
• Educate clients on accurate daily body movement and exercises.
• Depending on location and client population, check clients in and out.
• Depending on location and client population, manage client payments and run payment processes.

What This Job Offers

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