The Massage Therapist works within the Massage Therapy Department and provides massage therapy services for private-pay clients, inpatients, and community agencies. This position utilizes a variety of massage techniques to promote relaxation, comfort, and overall well-being.
Schedule:
3 Days Per week
8AM-5:00PM
Education and Training Required:
- Current State of Wisconsin license as a Massage Therapist or Bodywork Therapist
- Completion of an accredited massage therapy program
- Knowledge of various massage modalities and techniques
- Current BLS certification
- Membership in a professional association preferred
Experience:
Previous massage therapy experience is preferred, particularly with:
- Hot stone massage
- Swedish massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Reflexology
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Able to communicate and work effectively with others.
Demonstrates teaching ability.
Able to exercise independent judgment.
Maintains good physical and emotional well-being.
Presents self in a professional manner.
Reliable transportation necessary for off-site chair massages.
Physical Requirements:
Dynamic Strength - The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Arm-Hand Strength - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (or example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Stamina - The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Frequently stand and walk.
Occasionally bend, squat, crouching.
Rarely lift up to 50# with transferring and positioning clients.
Benefits:
RAMC offers an extensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and families.
We are committed to fostering a supportive and balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and personal well-being. Our focus on employee health and satisfaction is a cornerstone of our success.