Licensed Massage Therapist

Licensed Massage Therapist

Licensed Massage Therapist

 304th Rescue Squadron

Portland Air National Guard, OR

ABOUT US:

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world.   LTSI connects the right opportunities to the right people.  With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical Services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry.

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are an employee-driven company.  We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!  

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

JOB TITLE:  Massage Therapist  

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:   

304th Rescue Squadron

Portland Air National Guard, OR

Portland, Oregon

JOB SUMMARY:

CMTs provide injury prevention services for musculoskeletal conditions in AFSPECWAR operators. The CMT shall evaluate and provide massage therapy to personnel as part of an injury prevention program. Performance enhancement is intended to strengthen the core musculoskeletal (MSK) system to enhance resistance to neck and back 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. This position is a non-personal service.

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, and any potential coordination with members’ military and healthcare team at the request of the AFSEPCWAR member and unit commander.
• Develop Individualized Program (IP) for each member served. The CMT, working with other team members will develop an IP for each assigned member requesting services of the CMT. The goals of this IP are to increase neck and back conditioning and overall health to minimize the risk of neck and back injury and to minimize the severity of any injury experienced by the member by addressing neck and back strain encountered by AFSPECWAR members.
• Provide ongoing massage therapy. Every member will have varying degrees of need regarding massage therapy. The CMT will optimize scheduling to maximize the benefit to the operators involved. The CMT 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 for massage therapy focusing on neck and back soft tissue dysfunction and tactical athlete recovery.
• Advise unit commanders on matters related to injury prevention. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Advise unit commanders of administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests related to interventions and professional services provided.
• 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.
• Refer AFSPECWAR personnel with a new duty-limiting condition to the Unit Commander who may also provide to the servicing MTF.
• Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Attend annual required training IAW guiding instructions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• 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 in order to provide timely and effective peer and higher-level educational programs or project briefings.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have a high school diploma or higher

EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with professional and/or collegiate athletes, SOF personnel, or equivalent.
• In addition, the CMT must have a minimum of a 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.
• CMT must have graduated from a CMT certification program. The CMT shall maintain a license or certification from the state in which the service is to be provided.
• CMT must possess and maintain an active, current, and unrestricted license or certification from the U.S. jurisdiction where the service is to be provided. Possess current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.

SALARY:  Commensurate based upon experience.  

POSITION INFORMATION:  This will be a full-time position, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. 

POSITION TIMING: Immediate hire upon completion of all background and security investigations.

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental, and Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws.  LTSi also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  LTSi is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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