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MASSAGE THERAPIST
Job Title: MASSAGE THERAPIST
Job Code: 4258
FLSA: N
Job Level: E1
Revised Date: 06/27/2005
Supervisory Responsibility: No
General Description of the Job Class
Provide massage services to Duke Fitness Center and Duke Center for Living clients.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Provide massage services to Duke Fitness Center and Duke Center for Living Clients; provide safe, appropriate and effective massage techniques.
Performs health history on clients and update prior to each session; ascertains precautions/contradictions for massage prior to each session.
Explain procedures and applies techniques appropriate to client needs and preferences.
Observe client reaction to massage and modifies as necessary. Solicits feedback and responds accordingly.
Documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines.
Maintains client confidentiality and sensitivity to age and gender related issues during all client interactions; reports any unusual client interactions to supervisor immediately. Responsible for scheduling and maintenance of appointments; assists in collection of fees.
Consult with appropriate treatment staff regarding treatment plans when necessary.
Provide massage orientation services, education seminars and markets massage services upon request.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of massage. Current North Carolina Massage License.
Experience
Work requires a minimum of one year experience providing massage services.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
N/A
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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