Massage Therapists
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.
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Salary Information
Massage Therapists: $57,950 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Interview patients to gather medical information. | General |
| Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids. | General |
| Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients. | General |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | General |
| Help clients get needed services or resources. | General |
| Administer therapeutic massages. | General |
| Confer with other professionals to plan patient care. | General |
| Clean facilities or equipment. | General |
| Stock supplies or merchandise. | General |
| Maintain medical records. | Maintenance |
| Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Develop patient therapy programs. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| AppointmentQuest Online Appointment Manager | Calendar and scheduling software |
| ICS Software SammyUSA | Medical software |
| Land Software Customer Pro-File | Medical software |
| Massage Suite | Medical software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| WinCity Custom Software WinCity Massage SOAP Notes | Medical software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork | National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork | Not Available |
| Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy | National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | Not Available |
| Holistic Health Care Practitioner Certification | American Health Source | Not Available |
| Lymphedema Technician Certification | American Health Source | Not Available |
| Medical Massage Therapy Certification | American Health Source | Not Available |
| National Reflexology Certification - Foot Exam | American Reflexology Certification Board | Not Available |
| National Reflexology Certification - Hand Exam | American Reflexology Certification Board | Not Available |
| Practical Acupuncture Safety Certification | American Health Source | Not Available |
| Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy Certification | American Health Source | Not Available |
| Zero Balancing Certification | Zero Balancing Association | Not Available |