Massage Therapists

Position: Massage Therapists

Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-site

Salary: DOE

Description:
Massage therapists assess soft tissues and joints of the body for treatment and prevention of dysfunction, injury, pain and physical disorders. They work in private practice, including group or team practices, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centers and educational institutions.

Work week duration:

Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties:

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Massage therapists have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

• Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
• Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
• Administer massage techniques, treating soft tissues and joints of the body through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations, remedial exercise programs and client self-help programs
• Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques for further postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation and rehabilitative exercises
• Maintain records of treatments given
• May consult with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians and psychologists (all in house) when developing treatment plans for clients.

Qualifications:

• Certification by respective college and in good standing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing medical education.
• Ability to manage a diverse range of health issues in patients of all age groups.
• High on discipline, punctuality, courtesy, ethics, have a strong moral compass and you are compassionate.

What we offer:

• Respect from colleagues and patients
  
• Plenty opportunities to learn and grow in a diverse multidisciplinary environment including but not limited to Family Physicians, SLP's, Occupational Therapists
  
• Competitive compensation package with profit-sharing programs
  
• Employer-funded benefits with additional healthcare spending account
  
• Paid vacation and personal days
  
• Health & Wellness programs
  
• Mentorship and development opportunities