registered massage therapist (RMT)

Job summary

Assess clients using range-of-motion and muscle tests, develop treatment plans, and consult with other healthcare professionals as needed. Provide massage and related therapies, explain procedures and risks, maintain treatment records, and give clients home-care guidance.

Job details

Overview Languages English or French Education College/CEGEP Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Hospital/medical facility or clinic 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 Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Values and ethics Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Financial benefits Commission Piece work Other Benefits Free parking available Other benefits Team building opportunities Parking available

What you’ll do

Assess clients using range-of-motion and muscle tests, develop treatment plans, and consult with other healthcare professionals as needed. Provide massage and related therapies, explain procedures and risks, maintain treatment records, and give clients home-care guidance.

Requirements

A college or CEGEP education is listed, and experience is an asset. Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists is required; English or French language ability is indicated.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Dental Plan
• Commission
• Piecework
• Free Parking
• Team-Building Opportunities

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Soft Tissue Manipulation
• Massage Therapy
• Relaxation Techniques
• Hydrotherapy
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Joint Mobilization
• Range-of-Motion Assessment
• Muscle Testing
• Treatment Planning
• Client Assessment
• Treatment Recordkeeping
• Home Care Instruction
• Client Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Accuracy
• Client Focus

Job areas

• Healthcare