About this role
Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Hospital/medical facility or clinic. 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. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Health benefits: Health care plan.