Massage Therapist – Supportive Care Medicine

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.  

As a successful candidate, you will: 

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.

 Benefits For You:

Benefits for You:

• Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized healthcare organization
• Fulfilling work that directly impacts patients' well-being
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

• Competitive compensation package

  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

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.