Massage Therapist

Phoebe Putney Health System • Albany, OR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional massage therapy to help clients relieve stress and manage pain through therapeutic services focused on physical well-being and alleviating muscle tension. Before each session, the Massage Therapist assesses individual needs by reviewing medical histories, current symptoms, and wellness goals. The therapist evaluates clients during sessions and adjusts pressure or technique as requested, maintains accurate and confidential treatment records and progress notes, and keeps the treatment room clean and safe.

The role involves tailoring massage techniques to client needs, assessing discomfort or tension and developing appropriate treatment plans, educating clients about post-session care and wellness, managing appointments and records, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to support comprehensive care. Techniques may include Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone massage, and manual lymphatic drainage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 500 clock hours of instruction from a board-recognized program.
• State licensure for massage therapy.
• One or more years of experience with massage therapy practices.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Massage Therapy or a related field.
• CPR certification for emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
• Assess client areas of discomfort or tension and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Review client medical histories, current symptoms, and wellness goals before each session.
• Evaluate clients during sessions and adjust pressure or technique as requested.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic workspace to ensure safety standards.
• Educate clients on techniques to improve post-session care and overall wellness.
• Manage appointment schedules and maintain accurate, confidential client treatment records and progress notes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support comprehensive care strategies.
• Use hands, fingers, forearms, or elbows to apply varying pressure to muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
• Perform massage styles such as Swedish, deep tissue, or hot stone massage according to client needs.
• Perform manual lymphatic drainage using light, specific pressure and rhythmic movements to encourage fluid drainage toward the lymph nodes.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED