registered massage therapist (RMT)

Government of Canada; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a qualified massage therapist to provide therapeutic services. The role involves working directly with clients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to client care. Benefits include health plans and paid time off.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists.

Responsibilities

• Consult with healthcare professionals for treatment plans.
• Administer massage techniques and assess clients.
• Maintain records of treatments given.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Education

College diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Private practice

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 Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available