Job Description

Established chiropractic practice in downtown Laguna Beach has an opening for a dynamic Licensed Massage Therapist who is passionate about helping people live more active and pain-free lives.

The perfect candidate is professional, reliable, and proficient in soft tissue manipulation, and is able to facilitate a safe and relaxing experience for our patients. The therapist should possess the ability to perceive client wishes and needs through spoken language, body language, and other cues in order to modify their treatments accordingly.

WHO IS HEALTH IN BALANCE?

Our vision at Health in Balance is to see as many people restored to a vibrant, flourishing life as possible. We want to continue to thrive as a practice as we help thousands of people reclaim their health. As a team that loves what we do and honors one another in our various roles, we get to see people’s lives change for the better and we have fun doing it! We all know we are making a difference and believe it is an honor and a calling to be part of this team.

Health in Balance's mission is to help individuals who suffer from various ailments regain their health and, ultimately, live active, pain-free lives. Using our unique 4-System Approach, we address these ailments holistically looking at structural, biochemical, emotional, and electromagnetic barriers to health. Since 1987, Health in Balance has achieved phenomenal success with some of the most difficult cases. We are a leader in chiropractic and natural medicine.

General tasks may include (but are not limited to):

• Attend and participate in team huddle at the beginning of each shift
• Follow massage treatment protocols as determined by Chiropractors
• Evaluate clients to determine painful or stressed areas of the body
• Guide clients through service offerings and determine which massage technique(s) would benefit them most
• Recommend add-ons to patients who could benefit from CBD oil or cupping
• Provide 50-minute therapeutic deep manual therapy massages to patients, by appointment
• Listen intently to patients during their appointments and tailor technique to meet their needs
• Recommend future massage sessions to clients to ensure your schedule stays consistently booked
• Build positive therapist-patient relationships
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records and ensure compliance with clinic protocols 
• Protect client information and confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines
• Maintain professional and clean appearance of the treatment area
• Effectively communicate with clients and staff

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Interpersonal skills: A personable therapist is able to put patients at ease during their sessions as well as encourage patients to complete their prescribed treatment protocols. 
• Communication skills: Excellent communication skills required to instruct patients at each visit and to provide education and relevant counsel regarding their care. Clear, concise communication is also necessary to effectively work with team members.
• Listening skills: This role involves the evaluation and management of patients, hence it is important to possess active listening skills.
• Computer skills: Complete SOAP notes in EHR software & navigate Google Office Applications (Sheets, Docs, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, musculoskeletal conditions, and soft tissue techniques
• Apt for learning: Be coachable and willing to learn on the job for career growth and continued education.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, removed, and/or changed at the discretion of management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Valid State License for Massage Therapy (Required)
• Experience in deep tissue, sports, and/or medical massage (Preferred)

POSITION TYPE Part-Time (14-18 hours per week), In-Office

SCHEDULE

Needed: Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00am - 6:30pm (with 30 min lunch)

Optional: Every Other Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm (no lunch included)

POSITION PAY $35-$45 per hour (negotiable based on experience)

*Note:  Massage therapists are paid per massage provided at the rate of $35-$45 per 50-minute massage rendered. Any hours in meetings, training, or non-patient treating hours (about 1-2 per week) will be paid at a base hourly rate.

BENEFITS

• Chiropractic/Naturopathic Employee Care and Family Discount
• PTO for Vacation and Sickness
• Professional Development Training
• Retirement Plan (2% Investment from Health in Balance)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires prolonged periods of both standing and sitting at a desk and working on a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, run, speak, see, read, hear, and use hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, move about, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional travel to local events may be required.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and any applicable local ordinances.

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