Massage Therapist

City of Hope, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in California seeks a skilled Massage Therapist to deliver therapeutic services to oncology patients. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to safety practices. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of massage therapy experience, a California licensure, and a compassionate approach to care. Competitive pay based on qualifications and location, and a commitment to enhancing patient comfort and well-being are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a licensed school of massage.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a massage therapist.
• Experience with adult cancer patients preferred.
• California Massage Therapist licensure required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in implementing massage services.
• Perform massage therapy to control pain and promote relaxation.
• Evaluate and document patient services rendered.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Develop and document plans of care with patients.
• Verifies physician clearance and reviews charts for contraindications before procedures.
• Develops a plan of care with the patient for each visit and long-term goals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical expertise in massage therapy

Documentation and evaluation skills

BLS/CPR certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a licensed school of massage

California Massage Therapist licensure

BLS certification

Tools

CA Massage Therapist License

BLS from AHA

Job description

Massage Therapist

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we are changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, a treatment facility in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Under the supervision of leadership and upon physician referral, this role delivers massage therapy services to patients at City of Hope, with a primary focus on direct patient care. The licensed massage therapist works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that may include the Integrative Medicine Medical Director, nurse practitioners, social workers, physical therapists, psychiatrists, pain management and palliative care providers, and clinical researchers.

The therapist is responsible for maintaining medically safe practices, adhering to infection control standards, and ensuring proper upkeep of massage supplies and equipment. Additional duties include assisting patients with required documentation such as consent forms, screening tools, and program evaluations. The individual in this role is expected to fully comply with all City of Hope policies, procedures, and organizational mission.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical expertise in implementing delivery of inpatient and outpatient massage services to COH oncology patient population.
• Performs massage therapy to control pain, reduce symptoms, and promote relaxation for clients. Properly positions and drapes patients.
• Evaluate and document patient services rendered, interfacing across multi-modality clinical care and electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates the ability to discuss the scientific basis and commonly used techniques for massage therapy.
• Keeps up to date with the latest research or workshops in the use of massage therapy especially in the cancer setting.
• Ensures a safe environment, maintains equipment and supplies in a clean, operable and safe manner, and follows institutional infection control policies. Reports status of supplies/inventory to designated personnel.
• Verifies the physician’s clearance orders for massage. Reviews chart for contraindications/precautions for treatment and if present, report to physician/nurse before procedure.
• Develops a plan of care with patient for each visit and for long‑term goals.
• Documents date/time of treatment, pertinent information, and patient response in the medical records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a licensed school of massage
• 3-5 years of experience working as a massage therapist are required. Experience with adult cancer patients and/or chronically ill patients preferred.
• California Massage Therapist licensure required through the Department of Professional Licensure
• BLS through the American Heart Association

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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