Massage Therapist

LMR Technical Group (LMR) is seeking a Massage Therapist to join our team.

Location: Portland, OR

Job Description

Massage Therapist’s (MT) provide injury prevention services for musculoskeletal conditions in AFSPECWAR operators. The MT shall evaluate and provide massage therapy to personnel as part of an injury prevention program. Performance enhancement is intended to strengthen core musculoskeletal (MSK) system to enhance resistance to injury. Also, healthy lifestyle education is addressed as part of an overall health maintenance program to enhance injury resistance. Such massage therapy as part of an overall program, focusing on neck and back soft tissue dysfunction and tactical athlete recovery, to improve the overall quality of life for AFSPECWAR personnel.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide initial evaluation. Evaluate and provide massage therapy for all assigned AFSPECWAR operators. Follow-up appointments will be based on need, injury prevention plans.
• Develop Individualized Program (IP) for each member served. The MT, working with other team members will develop an IP for each assigned member requesting services of the MT.
• Provide ongoing massage therapy. The MT will optimize scheduling to maximize the benefit to the operators involved. The MT will determine the optimal time for each therapy visit and ensure as many of the AFSPECWAR team members as practical receive therapy. This will involve assessing the greatest needs and implementing a schedule strategy to best meet the needs.
• Advise unit commanders on matters related to injury prevention. Identify opportunities for improvement and advise unit command on a variety of administrative matters such as required supplies/equipment relevant to services proved.
• Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure the HPO program continues to improve as our understanding of injury prevention evolves.
• Communicate with the servicing MTF when a member has a medical condition or injury requiring medical care.
• Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Attend annual required training IAW guiding instructions.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and eight (8) years of specialized experience or an associate degree and four (4) years of specialized experience or a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of specialized experience.
• MT must possess and maintain an active, current, and unrestricted license or certification from the U.S. jurisdiction where the service is to be provided.
• MT must have graduated from a MT certification program.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with professional and/or collegiate athletes, SOF personnel, or equivalent.
• Possess current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Capable of meeting physical demands of training with AFSPECWAR, including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe AFSPECWAR training evolutions and the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols. Ability to lift and manipulate loads and plates up to 25 kilograms.
• Possess oral and written communication skills to meaningfully interact with peers, outside agencies, vendors, providers, and Military Health System (MHS) stakeholders to exchange information, provide briefings and presentations, participate in research, and develop metrics to demonstrate or advance effective and efficient aircrew neck and back pain prevention.
• Skill in effective team dynamics to facilitate the exchange of information/education, enhance goal achievement, and identify change in system or policy at any level.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, professional code of ethics, Air Force guidance, DoD guidance, and practice standards to ensure adherence within legal and professional parameters.
• Skill in use of research tools to critically evaluate existing practices, opportunities, and outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications to conduct data collection, tracking, trending, and analysis.
• Ability to design and present computer-generated outcome analysis information to provide timely and effective peer and higher-level educational programs or project briefings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
  
  

About LMR

LMR is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that supports technology development and provides comprehensive joint warfighter training by leveraging the skills, experience, and knowledge of its personnel.  Our team consists of personnel with diverse backgrounds.

LMR is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

LMR will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at [email protected].

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