Certified massage therapist job description

Are you ready to focus on doing what you love in a place that helps you feel and deliver your best?
Massage Envy is the leader in accessible massage and skin care. As a massage therapist at our Fremont franchised location, you'll join a team that's passionate about helping people feel their best through total body care. And you have a meaningful role to play in that mission as you:
Combine your expertise and artistry along with our protocols and modalities to design customized services that meet the individual needs of each client.
Build relationships with members and guests to help them pursue their total body care goals.
Deliver an amazing, safe, and therapeutic experience with every service.
Here's what's in it for you:
The difference you'll make in clients' lives is the biggest reward for any massage therapist, but our environment lets you enjoy more of what you love about your work. We take care of overhead costs and supplies, marketing, and building your book of business so you can focus on performing as many massages as you want. And with the repeat clientele that our membership model provides, you'll get to see the long-term impact your services make for members.

And the perks don't stop there. We support and inspire you to be your best inside and outside the treatment room with:
Benefits that help you take care of you including a monthly one hour service and incredible discounts on massages, facials, total body stretch, and all advanced skincare treatments. Plus up to 30% off select retail products.
A healthy compensation plan that rewards your hard work with highly competitive pay, amazing bonuses and sales commission every single paycheck!
A dedication to self-care with an education program that helps managers understand the physical impact of your work and gives you the tools to prolong the career you love.
Continuing education with 12+ free CEs every year.
A commitment to safety and providing a therapeutic, healing environment for you and Massage Envy members and guests.


What We'll Accomplish Together



As a team, we're committed to offering excellent professional services that help clients do more of the things they love. Your role and the work you do every day is at the very heart of our mission. This includes:
Performing quality, therapeutic bodywork that meets clients' needs within scope of practice and licensing guidelines as applicable in our state.
Customizing massage services within Massage Envy's policies, protocols, and approved modalities to craft truly personalized sessions.
Safeguarding the client experience, maintaining client confidentiality and upholding our commitment to safety.
Embracing the Massage Envy core values of optimism, gratitude, excellence, consistency and empathy.
Protecting our workplace culture by recognizing and supporting team goals and building positive relationships with team members.


What it Takes to Succeed



We only succeed together, so we're looking for people with the passion and experience to be amazing. Those who thrive in this role are:
Well-skilled professionals who have a minimum of 500 hours of massage therapy school under their belts and a certificate of completion. You'll also need to meet the licensing requirements for massage therapy in our state and be able to pass a background and reference check with flying colors.
Thirsty for knowledge, seeking continuing education to build on their modality mastery (which must include Swedish and deep tissue massage)
Clear communicators who can effectively identify each client's needs, set clear expectations, and stay connected to the client throughout the session to achieve the goals of each service.
Total body care champions who can recommend follow-up visits and additional services and products as needed to help clients pursue their wellness goals.
Great teammates who show up on time ready to jump in wherever needed to get the job done.
We Believe Our Differences Make Us Better
We're excited to hear from everyone with the skills, experience, and passion to do a great job regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
If you're ready to bring your healing skills to a place where you can focus on doing what you love, we can't wait to meet you!
*Massage Envy Franchising, LLC (“MEF”) is a national franchisor of independently owned and operated franchised locations. Each individual franchised location, not MEF or any of its affiliates, is the sole employer for all positions posted by a franchised location, and each individual franchised location is not acting as an agent for MEF or any of its affiliates. Hiring criteria, benefits and compensation are set by each individually owned and operated franchised location and may vary from location to location.

At Houston Methodist, the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is responsible for evaluating and developing the therapy plan of care for a broad range of hand and upper extremity diagnoses and acuities. As an experienced Therapist, provides education to hand and upper extremity patients, patient's family members, and/or caregivers and collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. As a member of the direct patient care team, provides patient care directly and through delegation to Occupational or Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) and Technicians. Has responsibility for patient care delivered by assigned OTAs or PTAs and Technicians, delivering exceptional patient care with adherence to safety standards and guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety, customer service, and optimum patient outcomes. Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced hand and upper extremity staff to include other Occupational or Physical Therapists, assistants and technicians, and may act as a clinical instructor to OT or PT and OTA or PTA students, Residents, and Fellows.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 20 %

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the hand and upper extremity patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. (EF) Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced hand therapists (occupational or physical therapists), helping to advance their professional practice at HM. (EF) Teaches and provides guidance to Occupational or Physical Therapist Assistants, Technicians, and support staff. Assists with precepting students in clinical rotations and occupational or physical therapist residency or fellowship programs. May also serve as a clinical instructor. (EF)

SERVICE - 20 %

Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients across a broad range of hand and upper extremity diagnosis and acuities to identify patient's level of function and to determine the treatment plan. Develops the plan of care based on evaluation findings, implementing the hand and upper extremity treatment plan. (EF) Provides education to patients, patient's family members, and/or caregivers. Serves as resource to colleagues in teaching best therapy practice in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. (EF) Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patient's treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning for achievement of identified patient specific goals. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 20 %

Assesses hand and upper extremity patients regularly, monitoring progress towards treatment goals, modifying goals, plan or program as indicated. Recognizes complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and proactively addresses such for optimum outcomes. Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team modifications to patient's treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning. (EF) Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety. (EF) Provides oversight of patient care provided by OTAs or PTA's and Technicians, ensuring quality outcomes and the safety of the patient, adjusting activities as applicable. (EF)

FINANCE - 20 %

Uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Meets labor standards by effectively managing established patient load assignments. (EF) Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record. Enters charges for services provided as applicable. (EF)

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 20 %

Actively participates in departmental projects . Participates in HM related and approved hospital/community teaching opportunities, community services and/or functions. (EF) Assists higher level OTs or PTs with program development and/or clinical competencies. Seeks opportunities to advance and/or expand learning beyond basic competencies with a focus on continual development as a Certified Hand Therapist.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.


EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certificates, Licenses and Registrations section.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Completion of HM or comparable Occupational or Physical Therapy Residency program, or 3 years of experience as a Physical or Occupational Therapist.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Texas Physical or Occupational Therapist License or eligible for temporary Texas Physical or Occupational Therapist License- must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment American Heart Association BLS Hand Therapy Certification through Hand Therapy Credentialing Commission (HTCC)


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations. Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles. Demonstrates increasing expertise in treatments provided and/or for hand and upper extremity patient population. Ability to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills. Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers. Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment. Demonstrate professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans.


SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS


Work Attire Yes/No Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional No Other (dept approved) Yes


On-Call* No (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs)

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above.

Travel**

May require travel within No Houston Metropolitan area


May require travel outside No of Houston Metropolitan area

**Travel specifications may vary by department.

Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________


Company Profile:
Since its founding in 1919, Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation's leading centers for medical education and research. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report named Houston Methodist Hospital to its prestigious Honor Roll for the sixth time. Also, in this year's rankings, Houston Methodist Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 11th year in a row. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 946 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and nearly 8,500 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers complete care for patients from around the world.

Job DescriptionCertified Massage Therapist – CMT

Urgently Hiring Full or Part-Time

* $1,000 HIRING BONUS or TUITION REIMBURSEMENT *


What’s in it for you?

• Focus on your craft…we take care of the rest: appointment bookings and payments, marketing, supplies etc!
• Easily earn $40-$55+ per service PLUS tips!
• Full books! We are turning away clients with a long waiting list!
• Paid sick time
• Paid, hands-on training on-site
• Employee Discounts on products and services
• Referral bonuses, incentives and rewards
• Paid Continuing education for CE credits
• Discounts on insurance
• Free monthly massage or facial
• Flexible schedule
• Growth Opportunities

What we are looking for:

• Proficiency in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. Experience with Prenatal, Oncology, Sports or other modalities a PLUS.
• Client oriented approach creating individualized treatment plans
• Strong work ethic – show up on time, ready to give your best
• Excellent character with a strong sense of professionalism, discretion and appearance
• Team player
• CAMTC certification

Our Spa:


Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Danville is a busy spa with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a friendly, fun work environment.

We are seeking full and part time massage therapists to join our team. We are selective, and as a result have an exceptional massage therapist team. We highly value our employees as much as our clients and treat you with the respect that you deserve.

Visit us at www.handandstonedanville.com

* Ask manager about bonus or tuition reimbursement offers

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