Licensed Massage Therapist

Goldbelt, Inc.; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Massage Therapist to provide essential injury prevention and recovery services for fighter aircrew. This role involves evaluating aircrew personnel, developing individualized therapy programs, and advising on injury prevention. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in anatomy and physiology, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to enhancing the overall health and performance of tactical athletes. Join a dedicated team focused on improving health outcomes in a high-performance environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy certification program.
• 2+ years of full-time experience as a Massage Therapist in a medical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide massage therapy for fighter aircrew as part of recovery programs.
• Develop individualized programs for each aircrew member to enhance health.

Skills

Anatomy and Physiology

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Massage Therapy Certification

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

The Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) will provide injury prevention and recovery services for fighter aircrew. As such, the Contractor shall evaluate and provide massage therapy to fighter aircrew personnel as part of an injury prevention and post-exertion recovery program. Healthy lifestyle education as applicable to services provided will be addressed as part of an overall health maintenance program to enhance injury resistance, soft tissue recovery, and improve overall quality of life for fighter aircrew.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete all in-processing requirements and participate in job-specific training activities, which may include simulations and other hands-on training opportunities.
• Provide initial evaluations. Evaluate and provide massage therapy for all assigned fighter aircrew. Follow-up appointments will be based on need, injury prevention plans, and any potential coordination with members’ military and healthcare team at the request of the fighter aircrew member and unit commander.
• Develop an individualized program (IP) for each member served. The LMT, working with other team members will develop an IP for each assigned aircrew member requesting services. The goals of this IP are to increase neck and back conditioning and overall health to minimize the risk of neck and back injury and to minimize the severity of any injury experienced by the member by addressing cumulative impacts of neck and back strain during flying operations.
• Provide ongoing massage therapy. Every fighter Aircrew member will have varying degrees of need regarding massage therapy. The LMT will optimize scheduling to maximize the benefit to the fighter aircrew involved. The LMT will determine the optimal time for each therapy visit and ensure as many of the fighter crew as practical receive therapy. This will involve assessing the greatest needs and implementing a schedule strategy to best meet the needs for massage therapy focusing on neck and back soft tissue dysfunction and tactical athlete recovery.
• Advise unit commanders on matters related to injury prevention. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Advise the site Government POC of administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests related to interventions and professional services provided
• Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure that the OHWS program continues to improve as our understanding of injury prevention evolves.
• Document Aircrew assessments, encounters, and as directed by the OHWS Program Office, within 72 hours of assessments, within 72 hours of assessments, encounters, or contacts with Aircrew Members. The Contractor may further be required to provide associated information, data, and support of other Government entities (e.g. Air Force Research Lab). No information, data, and support will be provided absent written concurrence with the Government (OHWS Program Office and COR) to facilitate the OHWS program effectiveness.
• Attend weekly staff meetings with squadron commander as requested to review and evaluate human performance programming and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Document Prepare and submit data to a comprehensive Human Performance Measures of Effectiveness Report (HP-MER).

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficiency in anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of ethics and business practices for massage therapists
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy certification program.
• Minimum 2+ years of full-time experience as a Massage Therapist in a medical practice setting or in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high performance environment.
• Current and unrestricted license or certification required: from the US jurisdiction where services are provided, or for OCONUS locations, from any US state or territory.
• Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
• Must has a favorable Tier 3 (T3) security investigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Any advanced related certifications.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.