registered massage therapist (RMT)

Additional Information

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

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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

Personal suitability

• Client focus

Screening questions

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week