Massage Therapist

JOB TITLE: Massage Therapist (Sport)

Role Purpose:

Use soft tissue techniques/massage therapy techniques in treating a patient. Correct muscle imbalances through massage therapy techniques.

Key Accountabilities & Activities:

• Demonstrate capability in massage therapy skills.

• Comply with instructions of the physiotherapist to treat patients following a designated treatment plan utilising massage therapy technique.

• Be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient with guidance from physiotherapists and to monitor the patient’s response to any treatment undertaken.

• Monitor the reaction of patients to specific massage therapy techniques undertaken.

• Ensure effective clinical risk management within your caseload by maintaining vigilance in all situations related to massage therapy. Always prioritize patient safety and security, observing and addressing any potential risks promptly.

• Always adhere to Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring a safe working environment and taking responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of colleagues and patients.

• Illustrate physical ability to carry out massage therapy techniques and therapeutic handling.

• Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for massage therapy treatment of patients.

• Ability to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.

• Attend mandatory annual training (Fire, Manual Handling and Adult Basic Life Support).

• Adhere to NSMP protocols and policies.

• Provide constructive feedback and input on changes to NSMP policies and procedures as needed, ensuring they align with best practices and organizational goals.

• Participate in camp, competition and sports events coverage both within and outside Qatar, when required.

• Be responsible for competent use and maintenance of all equipment used, to report defects in equipment in a timely manner.

• Undertake routine and general light cleaning/tidying tasks within their clinical areas.

• Maintain precise and thorough documentation using EMR, adhering to principles of clinical excellence while ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards.

• Assist with administrative tasks, including consumables filing, managing supplies, running errands, and taking messages, in collaboration with the physiotherapy team.

• Ensure the supply and change of laundry in the clinical areas.

• Prepare and clean equipment used in treatment.

• Report all complaints and accidents immediately to a member of physiotherapy staff.

• Motivate and persuade patients through effective communication skills, with the benefit of verbal and non-verbal skills.

• Liaise with physiotherapists as appropriate.

• Responsible to and report on a day-to-day basis to either the physiotherapist or the Line Manager.

• Collaborate with physiotherapists and other health professionals as needed to ensure comprehensive and effective patient care.

• Communicate with managers, other administrative and support staff as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.

• Attend any meetings and seminars/case conferences as deemed appropriate by physiotherapy staff, including staff meetings and assistant meetings.

• Assume or accept any other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor within the position role and responsibility.

• Patient Safety-Attend and successfully complete competencies which focus on patient safety initiatives implemented within Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital.

Necessary knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of massage experience of which a minimum of 1 year should be in a similar position/responsibility, preferably in a similar Industry.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work under the supervision of the head Physiotherapist

• Personal insight and reflection skills and is aware of own strengths and weaknesses.

• Ability to establish good working relationships and to work within a team.

• Evidence of initiating a new service or bringing about change.

• Proficient in performing first aid and knowledgeable in basic life support protocols.

• Fully aware of contraindications to massage therapy and their implications.

• Knowledgeable in basic stretching techniques and joint mobility exercises.

• Familiar with muscular anatomy and its application to therapeutic practices.

Education and Certification requirements:

• Massage Therapist or Soft Tissue Manipulation Diploma/Degree.

• Fulfil all Licensing requirements