Massage Therapist - Integrative DFCC

Providence • Burbank, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Massage Therapist at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, CA. This position is PT and will work 8-hour, Day shifts. Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is proud to be Magnet® recognized, the nation’s highest recognition for nursing excellence. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® recognized the hospital’s nursing team for exemplary patient care, nursing practice collaboration, patient outcomes and nursing research. In addition, Providence St. Joseph is recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 11 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. The Massage Therapist is a complementary health practitioner, who takes a holistic approach to the maintenance of health and management of disease with focus on improving overall wellbeing of patients throughout the Integrative Medicine (IM) Clinic. He/she works closely with the IM Medical Director and Disney Family Cancer Center (DFCC) Director to ensure that evidence-based therapies are provided to our patients. The ideal candidate will also be able to provide massage services as a certified Massage Therapist. Provides safe, effective and appropriate Massage Therapy services to DFCC patients/clients with and without a cancer diagnosis, taking into account individual patient's special physical or age-related needs. Requires skills in patient/client evaluation and therapy. Performs health history on clients and updates prior to each session. Ability to talk with patients, explain procedure, establish rapport. Determine if patient is receptive and agrees to the procedure. Observes client reactions to services and modifies as necessary. Solicits feedback and responds accordingly. Documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines. It is expected that this individual will also participate in the clinical research sponsored by the IM Program. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St Joseph Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• School of Massage Therapy.
• California Certified Massage Therapist - California Massage Therapy Council upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• Oncology experience.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years Clinical patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, effective and appropriate Massage Therapy services to DFCC patients/clients with and without a cancer diagnosis, taking into account individual patient's special physical or age-related needs.
• Performs health history on clients and updates prior to each session.
• Ability to talk with patients, explain procedure, establish rapport.
• Determine if patient is receptive and agrees to the procedure.
• Observes client reactions to services and modifies as necessary.
• Solicits feedback and responds accordingly.
• Documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines.
• Participate in the clinical research sponsored by the IM Program.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed