Massage Therapist

Phoebe Putney Health System; Dawson Heights (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Massage Therapist to provide therapeutic massage, assess client needs, and develop personalized plans to relieve stress and manage pain. You will adjust techniques, maintain records, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to support comprehensive care strategies.

Responsibilities include performing Swedish, deep tissue, or hot stone massage, ensuring a clean workspace, and educating clients on post-session care. State licensure is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 500 clock hours of massage therapy instruction.
• Associate degree in massage therapy preferred.
• State licensure for massage therapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic massage techniques tailored to client needs.
• Assess discomfort and create treatment plans.
• Keep treatment area clean and hygienic.
• Educate clients on post-session care and wellness.
• Manage appointment schedules and client records.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for care plans.
• Apply varied pressure and techniques (Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone).
• Perform manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) as appropriate.

Skills

Client assessment

Therapeutic massage

Pressure modulation

Anatomy knowledge

Customer care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

500 clock hours program

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Provides professional massage therapy to help clients relieve stress and manage pain by providing therapeutic massage services focused on enhancing physical well-being and alleviating muscle tension. The Massage Therapist is responsible for assessing individual needs by reviewing client medical histories, current symptoms, and wellness goals before each session. Evaluate clients during sessions and adjust pressure or technique as requested. Maintain accurate and confidential client treatment records and progress notes. While keeping the treatment room clean and safe.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Required
• And, 500 clock hours of instruction from a board-recognized program. Required
• Associate degree in Massage Therapy or related field. Preferred

Work Experience

• One or more years' experience with massage therapy practices.

Licenses/ Certifications

• State licensure for massage therapy. Required
• CPR certification for emergency response. Preferred

Essential Functions

• Perform therapeutic massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
• Assess client areas of discomfort or tension and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic workspace to ensure safety standards.
• Educate clients on techniques to improve post-session care and overall wellness.
• Manage appointment schedules and maintain accurate client records.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support comprehensive care strategies.
• Use hands, fingers, forearms, or elbows to apply varying pressure to muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
• Perform different styles of massage - such as Swedish, deep tissue, or hot stone massage - depending on what the client needs.
• Perform manual lymphatic drainage (MLD): Apply light, specific pressure and rhythmic movements to encourage fluid drainage toward the lymph nodes.