Medical Massage Therapist

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club•Colorado Springs, CO

10d

About The Position

A Medical Massage Therapist works closely with doctors to treat patients affected by pain, illness, or injury. The role focuses on alleviating pain and addressing health conditions such as neuropathy, cancer, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, and high blood pressure. Medical massage therapists use advanced training and experience to provide care focused on healing injuries, improving function, and increasing circulation. They may receive physician orders specifying the type of massage treatment to provide. The therapist provides clinical massage care, evaluates patients’ needs, documents health histories and patient data, explains treatment options, and uses a range of massage techniques and other modalities. The role also involves advising patients on stretching, strengthening, and relaxation, maintaining consistent clinical care, and supporting future appointment planning. Work may take place indoors and, occasionally, in other areas of the property, including outdoors and in inclement weather.

Requirements

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) certification is required.
Proficient knowledge of reflexology, Swedish, prenatal, hot stone, trigger point, sports, and deep tissue massage.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
Dexterity and ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance.
Ability to perform massages on diverse patients.
Familiarity with accurately entering patient data in an EMR system in a timely manner.
Understanding of health and wellness trends.
Ability to understand medical and wellness terminology, treatment modalities, equipment, and products.
Ability to manage HIPAA and related compliance regulations.
Knowledge of proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to resolve personnel and production issues during daily operations.
Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.
Ability to communicate and present confidently, respond to questions, and work with managers, team members, members, patients, guests, and the public.
Tact, empathy, self-discipline, and ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Board certification through additional training and passing the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTB) Exam is preferred but not required.
A minimum of three years of professional experience as a Medical Massage Therapist is preferred.
Experience working in a therapy center environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level clinical massages to patients.
Take detailed client histories and note health conditions.
Evaluate clients to identify painful or stressed areas of the body.
Explain service offerings and determine which type of massage may benefit each client.
Use massage techniques to manipulate muscles and soft tissue to treat chronic pain and injuries.
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints.
Listen to patients, explain aspects of medical massage, and adjust techniques as desired.
Assist with assessments of range of motion and muscle strength or propose client therapy plans.
Advise clients on stretching, strengthening, and relaxation methods.
Lead and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, effective clinical care.
Suggest future massage appointments and regimens to clients.
Use other modalities to further patient health.
Enter patient data accurately and promptly in an EMR system.
Manage HIPAA and related compliance requirements effectively.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, patients, members, and guests.
Meet position goals including patient satisfaction, referral integration, encounter completion, fill rate, visit goals, patient retention, wait time, and next-appointment scheduling.