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 also acts as a liaison between physicians, patients, families, and the community; assesses patients and checks for massage precautions or contraindications before each session; and works with the primary nurse and care team to develop safe, individualized treatments. The therapist serves as a resource on Integrative Oncology, the PCI program, massage therapy, and other appropriate healing interventions, and pursues educational and experiential opportunities to expand relevant knowledge.
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) certification 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 on an ongoing basis for appropriate therapeutic massage and other healing interventions, and identify precautions or contraindications before each session.
- Collaborate with the assigned primary nurse and the patient’s care team to develop safe, individualized treatments that may include therapeutic massage or 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 philosophy, the PCI program, massage therapy, and appropriate healing interventions.
- Seek educational and experiential opportunities to further knowledge of massage and other healing techniques for oncology patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
