Massage Therapist CIC

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

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center Cancer Care Center in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Massage Therapist to deliver individualized therapeutic massage for oncology patients within a team-based, patient-centered care model. This role educates patients and caregivers on massage benefits and works with the PCI program to support holistic healing.

Required Education includes a massage therapy program graduate and a Virginia LMT license on hire; a high school diploma or GED is also required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Program Graduate, Massage Therapy (Required)
• 1 year Massage Therapy (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between physician, patients and community.
• Perform ongoing assessment of patients for appropriate therapeutic massage and identify contraindications.
• Develop safe, individualized treatments including therapeutic massage and other healing techniques.
• Collaborate with the primary nurse and care team to ensure safe treatments.
• Serve as a resource on Integrative Oncology philosophy and PCI program.
• Pursue educational opportunities to enhance massage therapy knowledge for oncology patients.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massage Therapy program graduate

Job description

Massage Therapist CIC# Careers## Massage Therapist CICApply: Riverside Regional Medical Center Cancer Care Center - Newport News, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-038429Newport 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.