VIP MEDICAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

Saeed Ahmad Lootah Charity Foundation; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Saeed Ahmad Lootah Charity Foundation seeks a qualified VIP Medical Massage Therapist to join a premium hospital team in Dubai. You will deliver personalized medical massage to VIP patients, follow clinical hygiene protocols and coordinate with physicians and nurses as required.

The role requires DHA licensing eligibility, a 500-hour massage training, and a minimum of two years post‑qualification experience. Discretion, confidentiality and exceptional patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• DHA Massage Therapist license or DHA registration/eligibility is mandatory.
• Recognized Massage Therapy qualification/training of at least 500 hours, including educational and supervised clinical instruction.
• Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Must meet UAE/DHA requirements to practice as a Massage Therapist in a Dubai healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical and therapeutic massage treatments to VIP patients based on individual needs and approved treatment plans.
• Conduct pre-treatment consultations and understand patient conditions, preferences and treatment requirements.
• Apply massage techniques to support pain management, muscle relaxation, mobility, circulation and rehabilitation.
• Provide a highly personalized and discreet service appropriate for VIP patients.
• Coordinate with physicians, physiotherapists, nurses and other healthcare professionals where required.
• Monitor patient comfort and response during and after treatment and report concerns.

Skills

Massage Therapy

Anatomy & Physiology

VIP Client Service

Discretion & Confidentiality

Team Coordination

Hospital Environment

Education

DHA license/eligibility

500 hours training

BLS Certification

2+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified experienced and highly professional VIP Medical Massage Therapist to join our hospital team. The successful candidate will provide personalized medical and therapeutic massage treatments to VIP patients in a premium hospital environment. This position requires exceptional professionalism, discretion, patient care and the ability to deliver a high standard of personalized service while strictly following hospital clinical hygiene and infection-control protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical and therapeutic massage treatments to VIP patients based on individual needs and approved treatment plans


• Conduct appropriate pre-treatment consultations and understand the patient s condition preferences and treatment requirements


• Apply appropriate massage techniques to support pain management muscle relaxation mobility circulation and rehabilitation


• Provide a highly personalized and discreet service appropriate for VIP patients


• Coordinate with physicians physiotherapists nurses and other healthcare professionals where required


• Monitor patient comfort and response during and after treatment and report any concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional


• Maintain accurate and confidential patient treatment records


• Work strictly within the approved professional scope of practice


• Maintain hospital hygiene infection-control health and patient-safety standards


• Ensure treatment rooms equipment linens and supplies are clean sanitized organized and properly maintained


• Maintain complete patient privacy dignity confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times


• Provide appropriate aftercare guidance within the scope of professional practice


• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to VIP patient schedules and individual requirements


• Comply with all hospital policies procedures clinical standards and regulatory requirements

Mandatory Qualifications & Licensing

• DHA Massage Therapist license or DHA registration/eligibility to obtain the professional license is mandatory.


• Recognized Massage Therapy qualification/training of at least 500 hours, including educational and supervised clinical instruction.


• Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.


• Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.


• Must meet the applicable DHA/UAE requirements to practice as a Massage Therapist in a Dubai healthcare facility.


• Candidates must be able to provide relevant educational, professional licensing, and experience documentation when required.

Experience & Profile

• Proven experience as a Medical Massage Therapist / Therapeutic Massage Therapist.


• Experience working in a hospital, medical centre, rehabilitation facility, or clinical healthcare environment is highly preferred.


• VIP/private client, luxury wellness, or high-end healthcare experience is a strong advantage.


• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, contraindications, and therapeutic massage techniques.


• Experience supporting patients with muscular pain, mobility limitations, rehabilitation needs, sports injuries, or other therapeutic requirements.


• Excellent patient-care and communication skills.


• Professional, compassionate, discreet, and respectful personality.


• Strong understanding of hospital hygiene and infection-control procedures.


• Ability to work collaboratively with doctors, physiotherapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Important DHA Requirement

Candidates must hold a valid DHA Massage Therapist license or DHA registration/eligibility and meet the applicable UAE healthcare licensing requirements.

Qualification

Candidates must have recognized Massage Therapy training of at least 500 hours, including supervised clinical instruction, and hold a valid BLS certification.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience is required.

VIP Healthcare Environment

This position involves providing services to VIP patients within a hospital setting. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and patient-care standards.

UAE-Based Candidates

Candidates currently residing in the UAE with valid DHA licensing/eligibility and relevant healthcare experience are preferred.