Job Type
Part-Time
Job Duration
Indefinite
Salary
$30.00 - $40.00
Min Experience
0-1 Year
Min Education
Massage License
Required Travel
None
Salary - Type
Hourly Wage
Job Function
Therapeutic Massage
Entry Level
Yes
Description
A massage therapist is a licensed professional who helps clients alleviate stress and tension by manual manipulation of muscle tissue and soft tissues of the body.
Some of the typical job responsibilities of a massage therapist include:
1. Assessing the medical history, physical condition, and objectives of clients to determine their massage therapy needs.
2. Creating a customized massage therapy plan and explaining it to clients.
3. Providing various types of massages based on the client's needs, such as deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, sports massage, trigger point massage, etc.
4. Advising clients on maintaining better health and lifestyle habits to enhance the effectiveness of the massage.
5. Maintaining and updating accurate and complete client records and notes.
6. Keeping up-to-date on industry trends, techniques and equipment.
7. Cleaning and sanitizing the work area and equipment, and keeping up the inventory of supplies.
8. Managing schedules and booking appointments with clients.
9. Customer service by greeting and interacting with clients in a professional and positive manner.
Overall, a massage therapist should be empathetic and possess excellent communication skills to establish trust and rapport with clients. They need to have good time management skills, be able to work independently, and respond promptly and efficiently to client's needs.
Requirements
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State of Massachusetts License
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Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology: Massage therapists need to have a thorough understanding of human anatomy and physiology to provide effective treatments.
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Interpersonal Skills: Massage therapists need good communication skills to build rapport with clients and meet their specific needs.
- Ethical and Professional Conduct: Massage therapists need to adhere to professional standards of practice and ethical conduct, as well as comply with local and state regulations.
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Time Management Skills: Massage therapists need to be able to manage their schedules and ensure that clients receive prompt and efficient service.
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Knowledge of various massage techniques: A massage therapist should have a good knowledge of various massage techniques like Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Trigger Point Massage, etc. for effective treatment.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
Job ID: 80882801
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