Massage Therapist - Integrative DFCC

Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, CA. This position is PT and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is proud to be Magnet recognized, the nation's highest recognition for nursing excellence. The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program recognized the hospital's nursing team for exemplary patient care, nursing practice collaboration, patient outcomes and nursing research. In addition, Providence St. Joseph is recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 11 types of care by U.S. News & World Report.

The Massage Therapist is a complementary health practitioner, who takes a holistic approach to the maintenance of health and management of disease with focus on improving overall wellbeing of patients throughout the Integrative Medicine (IM) Clinic. He/she works closely with the IM Medical Director and Disney Family Cancer Center (DFCC) Director to ensure that evidence-based therapies are provided to our patients. The ideal candidate will also be able to provide massage services as a certified Massage Therapist. Provides safe, effective and appropriate Massage Therapy services to DFCC patients/clients with and without a cancer diagnosis, taking into account individual patient's special physical or age-related needs. Requires skills in patient/client evaluation and therapy. Performs health history on clients and updates prior to each session. Ability to talk with patients, explain procedure, establish rapport. Determine if patient is receptive and agrees to the procedure. Observes client reactions to services and modifies as necessary. Solicits feedback and responds accordingly. Documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines. It is expected that this individual will also participate in the clinical research sponsored by the IM Program.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they're invaluable. Join our team at St Joseph Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: School of Massage Therapy.
• California Certified Massage Therapist - California Massage Therapy Council upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• Oncology experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years Clinical patient experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Organization

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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