Oncology Integrative Massage Therapist - Patient-Centered Care

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Massage therapy

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massage Therapy Program Graduate

Tools

AED Certification

Job description

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.