Heal with Purpose. Support Recovery. Enhance Wellness.
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Massage Therapist to provide evidence-based medical massage therapy as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This role supports pain management, injury recovery, mobility, stress reduction, and overall patient wellness in alignment with physician referrals and clinical protocols.
Job Purpose
The Medical Massage Therapist delivers therapeutic massage services to patients based on physician referrals, diagnoses, and treatment plans. Care is provided within hospital standards while adhering to all legal, ethical, safety, and compliance requirements to support optimal patient outcomes.
What You Will Do
Perform medical massage treatments according to physician referral and clinical care plans
Conduct patient intakes, assessments, and contraindication screenings
Apply therapeutic techniques including:
Deep tissue massage
Myofascial release
Trigger point therapy
Neuromuscular therapy
Post-surgical or injury-related massage (as appropriate)
Modify techniques based on patient conditions, comorbidities, and precautions
Document treatments accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Communicate patient progress and concerns with the healthcare team
Educate patients on self-care, recovery, and wellness strategies
Maintain a clean, safe, and professional treatment environment
Comply with HIPAA, infection control, and hospital safety standards
Participate in departmental meetings, training, and continuing education
What We’re Looking For
Required
Graduate of an accredited massage therapy program
Current Louisiana Massage Therapist license
Experience in medical, rehabilitation, hospital, or sports medicine settings
Preferred
Experience working with medically complex or clinical populations
Advanced training or certification in:
Medical massage
Neuromuscular therapy
Orthopedic massage
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within a healthcare team
Performance Expectations
This role exemplifies Baton Rouge General’s commitment to:
Everyday Excellence values in patient, family, and team interactions
Corporate compliance, ethical conduct, and professional integrity
Performance improvement and evidence-based practice
Cost awareness and efficient use of resources
Patient and employee safety at all times
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At Baton Rouge General, our patients aren’t the only people we take care of—we take care of our team too. We offer:
A comprehensive benefits package
Generous paid time off
Professional development and continuing education support
A collaborative, mission-driven environment
A nationally and locally recognized healthcare organization known for quality and compassion