RMT (registered massage therapist)

Government of Canada; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Sherwood Park, Alberta is seeking a certified massage therapist to provide treatment and develop client treatment plans. The role requires strong client focus and ethics, with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience. This position is on-site only and offers various health benefits, including a dental and health care plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Commission

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Administer massage techniques for various therapies.
• Maintain treatment records and suggest home care instructions.

Skills

Client focus

Values and ethics

Education

College certificate or diploma (1 to 2 years)

Tools

Massage therapy techniques

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

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

• 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

• Client focus
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program