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RMT (registered massage therapist)

  • Education:
  • Expérience:

Education

  • College/CEGEP

Work setting

  • Relocation costs covered by employer
  • Private practice

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

  • Client focus

Screening questions

  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Flexible hours

Experience

  • Experience an asset
  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Anglais
  • Heures de travail: 30 to 35 hours per week