RMT (registered massage therapist)

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 20 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Massage therapy/therapeutic massage

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Private practice
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week