Job Description

Massage Therapist - Oncology

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: RUCC Psychosocial Oncology

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Summary:

Reporting to the Rush Supportive Oncology Manager of Integrative Medicine, the Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) will provide massage therapy for patients receiving care at the Rush Cancer Center. The LMT is deeply familiar with evidence-based massage therapy practices for the oncology population; provides safe and high-quality care for each individual patient; and performs designated duties consistent with their scope of practice.

The LMT demonstrates the highest level of personal and professional commitment, enthusiasm, and integrity in representing Supportive Oncology within Rush; and will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Current Massage Therapy license (State of Illinois) required and in good-standing

• Completion of oncology massage therapy continuing education coursework/training

• Minimum of 3 years of massage therapy experience - clinical/hospital-based, oncology experience a plus

• Current Healthcare Provider / American Heart Association BLS-CPS Certification

• High emotional acuity, including excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving, and collaborative skills

• High degree of computer literacy, experience with electronic medical records/EPIC a plus

• Organized and resourceful with the ability to complete tasks efficiently

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provides safe, effective, and tailored massage therapy for Rush Cancer center patients.

• Develops appropriate treatment plan based on the patient’s goals, a review of their health history, and information gathered from the patient’s health care team.

• Updates treatment plan based on the patient’s response to intervention. Demonstrates timely adjustments based on changes in patient status and/or needs – including, but not limited to, contraindications and precautions.

• Completes timely documentation (e.g., within 24 hours) of patient encounters, using effective medical terminology in SOAP note format, in the electronic medical record according to standards outlined by Rush University Medical Center.

• Creates and maintains a comfortable, safe, and clean therapeutic environment.

• Demonstrates self-directed, compassionate, and professional bedside manner.

• Performs clinical tasks (e.g., responding to MyChart messages, phone calls) in a timely manner.

• Works independently, with minimal supervision.

• Communicates positively and professionally with all medical colleagues, patients, and their caregivers.

• Refers and maintains appropriate correspondence with other providers as needed.

• Attends and completes all training, events, and meetings as assigned by Manager of Integrative Medicine.

• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of each patient in accordance with HIPAA policies.

• Collaborates in data collection as appropriate.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Massage Therapist - Oncology

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 6676