Medical Massage Therapist OP Palliative Care/ Full-Time

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Medical Massage Therapist for a full-time position within the Palliative Care team. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based massage therapy services and participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings. Candidates must be licensed in New Mexico and skilled in various massage techniques.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Massage Therapist in New Mexico required.
• 1+ year of full-time massage experience required; clinical experience preferred.
• Specialized training in oncology massage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical massage as part of the holistic health team.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and adhere to safe practices.
• Develop wellness opportunities for patients and employees.

Skills

Proficient in multiple massage techniques

Effective communication

Physical assessment skills

Teamwork in interdisciplinary settings

Ability to read and write English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a nationally certified massage program (850 hours)

Job description

Medical Massage Therapist OP Palliative Care/ Full-Time

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Position Summary

To provide medical massage as a team member of CSVRMC Holistic Health & Wellness through the delivery of appropriate, ethical, competent, and evidence-based massage therapy services. This position develops and promotes wellness opportunities for patients and CSV employees, and collaborates with other departments across the health system, adhering to safe practices. The therapist participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings at Holistic Health & Wellness.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a nationally certified massage program with at least 850 hours of hands-on training.
• Certification/Licenses: Licensed as a Massage Therapist in the State of New Mexico.

Skills

• Proficient in multiple massage techniques (Medical, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Neuromuscular, Reflexology) with the ability to tailor treatments based on patient medical conditions.
• Specialized training in oncology massage preferred, with the ability to assess and treat cancer patients.
• Effective communication and physical assessment skills required.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary medical team, recognizing the strengths and limitations of massage therapy as a complementary modality.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Experience

One year of full-time massage experience required; clinical experience in medical massage preferred.

Supervision and Environment

• Responsible to: Director of Integrative Medicine
• Bloodborne pathogen: Category A

Knowledge and practice of safety standards regarding massage therapy and communicable disease are required.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, stooping, and walking for at least an eight-hour shift. Heavy lifting (>75 lbs.) may be required. Good manual dexterity to perform treatments lasting 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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