Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Level I – CONUS and OCONUS Positions

Reef Systems; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Massage Therapist to support Air Force fighter squadrons. In this role, you will deliver essential injury prevention and recovery services, enhancing the physical and mental capacity of fighter aircrew. You will evaluate aircrew members, provide ongoing massage therapy, and advise on injury prevention strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of those serving in high-performance environments. If you are passionate about helping others and have the required qualifications, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Massage Therapist in a medical or athletic setting.
• Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy certification program.

Responsibilities

• Provide massage therapy for fighter aircrew as part of injury prevention.
• Evaluate and develop individualized programs for aircrew members.

Skills

Massage Therapy

Injury Prevention

Patient Evaluation

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Massage Therapy Certification

Job description

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Level I – CONUS and OCONUS Positions

Place of Performance Locations:

• Beale AFB, CA
• Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
• Hill AFB, UT
• JB Langley-Eustis AFB, VA
• Moody AFB, GA
• Mountain Home AFB, ID
• NAS Whidbey Island, WA
• Nellis AFB, NV
• Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
• Shaw AFB, SC
• Tyndall AFB, FL
• Eglin AFB, FL
• Edwards AFB, CA
• Eielson AFB, AK
• JB Elmendorf-Richardson AFB, AK
• Kadena AFB, Japan
• Kunsan AB, Japan
• Misawa AB, Korea
• Osan AB, Korea
• RAF Lakenheath AFB, UK
• Spangdahlem AB, GE
• Aviano AB, IT

Introduction/Background:

This requirement supports Air Force fighter squadrons in Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), and other MAJCOMs as needed. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, noting a shortage of fighter aircrew due to suboptimal retention, directed a task force to investigate the causes of premature departures. One key issue identified was pain and disability from neck and back injuries caused by the extreme physical demands of flying fighters. Aircrew surveys from 2020 to 2024 indicate up to 99% of fighter pilots experience flying related spinal pain during their careers. These issues—affecting the neck, upper back, and lower back—impact cockpit performance, daily activities, readiness, and retention.

Purpose and Overall Objective:

The Contractor shall provide both personal and non-personal services, equipment, and other items and services necessary to meet mission requirements as defined in this Task Order (TO). The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this contract. The objective will be accomplished by increasing the physical and mental capacity of fighter aircrew, decreasing the rate of injuries, and accelerating return to duty.

Security Clearances:

All tasks in this PWS will be conducted at the UNCLASSIFIED level. All Contract employees shall have a favorable Tier 3 (T3) security investigation resulting access to Secret information via briefings.

U.S. Citizenship:

Employee must be a U.S. citizen. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship.

OCONUS (Outside of contiguous United States) Locations:

Contractor personnel performing OCONUS duties must comply with the Department of Defense Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG), which serves as the primary source for all travel, visa, and entry requirements for each host nation.

Specific Duty Hours:

Normal duty hours are 0800-1700, Monday through Friday, hours may be flexible to meet mission requirements as pre-approved in writing by the Government.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Required Experience:

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.

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy certification program.

Must meet one of these at a minimum have a High School Diploma AND eight (8) years of specialized experience OR an Associate’s Degree AND four (4) years of specialized experience OR a Bachelor's Degree AND two (2) years of specialized experience OR A major certification AND 6 years of recent specialized experience.

Required Certification:

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.

HPO TASK: LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST (LMT):

LMTs 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.

LMT SUBTASKS:

• 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.
• Develop an individualized program (IP) for each member served.
• Provide ongoing massage therapy.
• Advise unit commanders on matters related to injury prevention.
• Advise the site Government POC of administrative matters.
• Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews.
• Document Aircrew assessments, encounters, and as directed by the OHWS Program Office.
• Attend weekly staff meetings with squadron commander as requested.
• Document Prepare and submit data to a comprehensive Human Performance Measures of Effectiveness Report (HP-MER).