Massage Therapist CIC

Riverside Health; United States; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA is seeking a Massage Therapist to join a patient-centered integrative oncology team. You will provide safe, individualized massage therapy for oncology patients and educate patients, families, and staff on massage as part of the healing process.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a massage therapy program, and VA LMT license upon hire. AED certification is also required; one year of massage experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Program Graduate, Massage Therapy is required.
• Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in VA upon hire.
• AED certification upon hire.
• Minimum 1 year massage therapy experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Acts as liaison between physician, patients, their families and the community.
• Assess patients for appropriate therapeutic massage and note contraindications before each session.
• Collaborate with the primary nurse and care team to develop safe, individualized treatments.
• Serve as a liaison to community resources.
• Educate staff, patients and families on Integrative Oncology philosophy and PCI program.
• Pursue educational opportunities to deepen massage and healing techniques.

Connaissances

Massage therapy

Patient care

Communication

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Massage Therapy Program Graduate

Outils

AED Certification

Description du poste

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range $20.40 - $26.55/Hourly

Actual 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)

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.