Massage Therapist CIC

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA is seeking a Massage Therapist to join a team focused on patient-centered integrative oncology care. You will provide individualized massage therapy to oncology patients and educate patients, families, and staff on the healing benefits of massage in the context of cancer care.

Applicants must be a Massage Therapy program graduate with a VA LMT license and AED certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Program Graduate, Massage Therapy is required.
• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in VA upon hire is required.
• AED certification upon hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between physician, patients, families and the community.
• Assesss massage suitability and contraindications prior to each session.
• Develop safe, individualized treatments with massage and other healing techniques.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on massage within Integrative Oncology.
• Serve as a resource on Integrative Oncology philosophy and PCI program.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massage Therapy Program Graduate

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

AED Certification

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$20.40 - $26.55/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Massage Therapist works within a team environment with a focus on patient centered care. Communicates effectively and positively with staff, patients, families, caregivers and community resources. Able to provide individualized, safe, appropriate and effective therapeutic massage services to oncology patients. Educate patients, family, caregivers and staff on the use of massage in the healing process. Works collaboratively with other members of the treatment team to attain optimal outcomes for patients. Functions as a contact point for patients, medical staff and the community regarding Integrative Oncology philosophy and programs.

What you will do

• Acts as liaison between physician, and patients, their families and the community.


• Able to perform ongoing assessment of patients for appropriate therapeutic massage as well as other healing interventions; ascertains precautions/contraindications for massage prior to each session.


• Works collaboratively with the assigned primary nurse and all members of the patient’s care team to develop safe and individualized treatments that include therapeutic massage and/or other healing techniques as appropriate. Serves as a liaison to additional professional resources in the community.


• Able to function as a resource for staff, patients, families and the community regarding the general philosophy of Integrative Oncology, the specifics of the PCI program, massage therapy. and additional appropriate healing interventions.


• Seeks out educational and experiential opportunities to further knowledge of massage as well as other healing techniques for the oncology patient.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required)


• Program Graduate, Massage Therapy (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Massage Therapy (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)


• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.