Description

Under the supervision of the Director for the Cherng Family Center for Integrative Oncology in collaboration with the Department of Supportive Care Medicine, provides massage services to City of Hope patients as appropriate and upon referral by Physician.  As a member of the established Cherng Family Center for Integrative Oncology, this position is will focus on providing direct patient care. As a licensed massage therapist, the selected candidate will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to Integrative Oncology physicians, nurse practitioners, acupuncture, mind-body medicine as well as members of the supportive care team such as palliative care clinics, pain medicine, psychiatry, psychology and clinical researchers. This individual is responsible to ensure medically safe practices and compliance with infection control practices.  Maintain massage supplies and necessary equipment.  The massage therapist will assist the participant completion of release forms, screening tools, program evaluations, and any other determined participant tool.  The selected candidate will maintain complete adherence to all City of Hope policies, procedures and mission.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Provide clinical expertise in delivering massage services to oncology patients
• Perform massage therapy to alleviate pain and promote relaxation
• Evaluate and document patient services rendered in electronic medical records
• Stay updated on the latest research in massage therapy, particularly in the cancer setting
• Maintain a safe environment and adhere to infection control policies
• Verifies the physician’s clearance orders for massage. Reviews chart for contraindications/precautions for treatment and if present, report to physician/nurse before procedure.
   

Your qualifications should include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a licensed school of massage
• 3-5 years of experience working as a massage therapist are required. Experience with adult cancer patients and/or chronically ill patients preferred.
• California Massage Therapist licensure required through the Department of Professional Licensure
• BLS