Registered massage therapist (RMT)

Panda Clinic; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Clinic in British Columbia, Canada, seeks a licensed massage therapist for an on-site role. You will perform massage techniques, assess clients, and collaborate with other health care professionals to develop effective treatment plans.

The position requires 1 year to <2 years of experience, English language proficiency, and provincial certification or eligibility. You will stand for extended periods and maintain thorough treatment records as part of a dynamic clinic team.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience in massage therapy.
• English language proficiency required.
• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients.
• Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations.
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
• Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans.
• Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients.
• Maintain records of treatments given.
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body.
• Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques.

Skills

Massage techniques

Client assessment

Communication with clients

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients
• Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
• Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
• Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
• Maintain records of treatments given
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body
• Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods