Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Massage Therapist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNewport News, VA, USA$20.40 - $26.55 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Graduation from a massage therapy program is required.
A Virginia Department of Health Professions Licensed Massage Therapist credential is required upon hire.
A Certified Auto External Defibrillator credential from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, safe, appropriate, and effective therapeutic massage services to oncology patients.
Communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, caregivers, and community resources.
Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff on the use of massage in the healing process.
Act as a liaison between physicians, patients, their families, and the community.
Assess patients on an ongoing basis for appropriate therapeutic massage and other healing interventions, and determine precautions or contraindications before each session.
Collaborate with the assigned primary nurse and other members of the patient's care team to develop safe, individualized treatments that include therapeutic massage or other appropriate healing techniques.
Serve as a liaison to additional professional resources in the community.
Provide staff, patients, families, and the community with information about the philosophy of Integrative Oncology, the specifics of the PCI program, massage therapy, and other appropriate healing interventions.
Pursue educational and experiential opportunities to further knowledge of massage and other healing techniques for oncology patients.

Desired Qualifications

One year of massage therapy experience is preferred.

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)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

About the Company

Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, and wellness centers that provides comprehensive health care services to people in eastern Virginia. Its model combines hospital care, outpatient services, and long-term care under one system to coordinate care across facilities. It operates using community-based clinics and hospitals to deliver high-quality care with a focus on accessibility and care continuity, rather than profit. Riverside's goal is to improve community health by offering coordinated, accountable health services through a regional network founded in 1915.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport News, VA
Founded: 1915

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