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Wellness Massage Therapist, Oncology

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Mount Auburn Hospital Category: Therapy & Rehabilitation Job ID: JR66004 Date posted: 03/20/2025
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Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Clinical Massage Therapist will support the Oncology Department at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. This is a per diem opportunity.

Job Description:

Massage therapists provide gentle hands-on healing for patients currently or formerly undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment or integrative health care.

Responsibilities/Duties: 

  • Completes required documentation in log and keeps diligent track of services provided. 
  • Maintains patient confidentiality under HIPAA compliance. 
  • Maintain strong relationships with all patients and staff. 
  • Corresponds with Supervisor frequently to support coordination of services and scheduling. 
  • Responsible for set up and break down of massage chairs and room. 
  • Responsible for maintaining excellent appearance and function of treatment room. 
  • Attends all trainings, events, staff meetings, etc. as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager. 
  • Consistently maintain positive, up-beat attitude and professional appearance. 
  • Refer to policy manuals for specific instructions/guidelines, and follow established policies and procedures. 
  • Adhere to the standards of the job description, treatment protocols and overall mission, vision and goals of center and the department. 
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build high-quality working relationships with all levels of staff and customers with a wide-range of personalities and backgrounds. 
  • Must be able to remain composed, professional and positive in an occasional busy environment. 
  • Works independently within patient care, but is a strong team-member with all co-workers. Work independently with feedback from Manager and Supervisor. 
  • Assist Supervisor and Manager with marketing strategies and promotions of massage services and products.

Requirements:

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited massage therapy school with working knowledge of and preferably additional training in oncology massage therapy. 
  • Must have up to date licensure and credentials as LMT and timely renewal of licensure. 
  • Must provide proof of liability insurance. 
  • Must be able to provide chair massage for two-hour time blocks, and ability to work through clothing. 
  • Must have high level of sensory acuity, and ability to communicate with staff and caregivers in the midst of a fast-paced environment. 
  •   Experience in a healthcare, palliative care, or hospice environment highly preferred.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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