POSITION TITLE: Massage Therapist

LOCATION: Burnaby, BC

REPORTS TO: Medical Director

Facility Information

PolyCan Health Centre (https://www.polycanhealthcentre.com) is a multidisciplinary clinic serving the Burnaby Mountain and surrounding population with services in family health care & walk-in care, women’s health, surgical daycare, plastic surgery, sports medicine, ophthalmology, chiropractic, rehabilitation, acupuncture, pain management, preventative care, and medical diagnostic imaging services.

About the Opportunity

PolyCan Health Centre focused on sports performance, rehabilitation educating and empowering individuals to manage their conditions. We look to foster a partnership between the patient and the care provider to establish desired goals and a plan towards achieving those goals.

Qualifications:

  • Possess and maintain Massage Therapy Certification
  • Graduate of a College of Massage Therapy diploma program
  • Registered Massage Therapist in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia
  • Required to maintain adequate malpractice insurance
  • Working with athletes and or sports injury experience is considered an asset
  • New grads will be considered
  • Passionate about empowering patients and promoting wellness
  • Able to work with a multidisciplinary team and a diverse population of clients
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Alternative physical treatment techniques would be an asset
  • Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

Specialized Skills & Knowledge:

    • Ability to effectively communicate, verbally & in writing, with all levels of staff and patients
    • Ability to keep customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with clients, co-workers, and others, promoting a positive image for PCHC and fostering an ethical work environment
    • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with medical information and conform to CPSBC regulations.
    • Ability to work both independently and as a team in a fast-paced, medical office environment with frequent interruptions, occasional public contact, and occasional crisis situations

Ability to work both independently and as a team in a fast-paced, medical office environment with frequent interruptions, occasional public contact, and occasional crisis situations

  • Must possess strong problem-solving skills and effective time management skills
  • Must be able to follow all PCHC protocols, including those related to clinic administration, patient care, and completion of timely chart notes
  • Ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to special populations served by PCHC. Special populations include, but are not limited to, those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, sexual orientation, economic standing, disability status, migrant, homelessness, seasonal workers, and the uninsured

Communication:

  • Asks for direction when unsure of job expectations
  • Makes suggestions and addresses concerns in a constructive manner
  • Utilizes appropriate channels of communication in problem, solving, and conflict resolution
  • Communicates effectively and courteously to all PCHC staff