Wellness Massage Therapist, Oncology

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Massage Therapist to join their Oncology Department. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide healing touch to patients undergoing cancer treatments, ensuring their comfort and well-being. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in massage therapy, particularly oncology, and will thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality, completing necessary documentation, and fostering relationships with patients and staff alike. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives through compassionate care, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Abschluss an einer akkreditierten Massage-Therapie-Schule erforderlich.
• Aktuelle Lizenz und Nachweise als LMT erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Dokumentation der erbrachten Leistungen und Pflege der Patientenvertraulichkeit.
• Aufbau und Abbau der Massage-Stühle und des Behandlungsraums.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Sensory Acuity

Teamarbeit

Education

Abschluss an einer akkreditierten Massage-Therapie-Schule

Tools

Massage-Stühle

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

The Clinical Massage Therapist will support the Oncology Department at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. This is a per diem opportunity.

Job Description:

Massage therapists provide gentle hands-on healing for patients currently or formerly undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment or integrative health care.

Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Completes required documentation in log and keeps diligent track of services provided.
2. Maintains patient confidentiality under HIPAA compliance.
3. Maintain strong relationships with all patients and staff.
4. Corresponds with Supervisor frequently to support coordination of services and scheduling.
5. Responsible for set up and break down of massage chairs and room.
6. Responsible for maintaining excellent appearance and function of treatment room.
7. Attends all trainings, events, staff meetings, etc. as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager.
8. Consistently maintain positive, up-beat attitude and professional appearance.
9. Refer to policy manuals for specific instructions/guidelines, and follow established policies and procedures.
10. Adhere to the standards of the job description, treatment protocols and overall mission, vision and goals of center and the department.
11. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build high-quality working relationships with all levels of staff and customers with a wide-range of personalities and backgrounds.
12. Must be able to remain composed, professional and positive in an occasional busy environment.
13. Works independently within patient care, but is a strong team-member with all co-workers. Work independently with feedback from Manager and Supervisor.
14. Assist Supervisor and Manager with marketing strategies and promotions of massage services and products.

Requirements:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited massage therapy school with working knowledge of and preferably additional training in oncology massage therapy.
2. Must have up to date licensure and credentials as LMT and timely renewal of licensure.
3. Must provide proof of liability insurance.
4. Must be able to provide chair massage for two-hour time blocks, and ability to work through clothing.
5. Must have high level of sensory acuity, and ability to communicate with staff and caregivers in the midst of a fast-paced environment.
6. Experience in a healthcare, palliative care, or hospice environment highly preferred.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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