Temporary Massage Therapist

DUTIES INCLUDE:

- This job is TEMPORARY - Full Time.

- Provide 30- to 50-minute therapeutic massages.

- Guide patients through our service offerings and help them choose the types of massages that would benefit them most

- Take detailed histories from patients, including information about any injuries or conditions, such as diabetes

- Design sessions around patients’ specific complaints or problem areas

- Suggest massage schedules for recurring sessions

- Keeping linens clean and tidy, and replacing them between sessions.

- Sterilizing equipment and maintaining appropriate stock for items needed.

- Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized treatment room.

- Accompanying guests to and from treatment rooms.

- Massage therapists must give patients a positive experience, which requires building trust between therapist and patient. - Making patients feel comfortable is necessary for therapists to expand their patient base.

- Massage therapists may give several treatments during a workday and must stay on their feet throughout massage appointments.

- Massage therapists must be strong and able to exert pressure through various arm and hand movements when manipulating a patient’s muscles.

- Massage therapists must listen carefully to patients to understand what they want to achieve through massage sessions.

- Massage therapists must evaluate each patient’s needs and recommend the best treatment based on that person’s needs.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, originally known as the Nux Sklai Yem or The Strong People, are descendants of the Salish peoples with ancestral ties to the Kitsap Peninsula that date back at least 1,000 years. Many of the Port Gamble S’Klallam’s members—totaling over 1,400—live on the Tribe’s reservation, which is located on the northern tip of Kitsap County in Washington state, near the neighboring towns of Kingston, Poulsbo, Indianola, Hansville, Port Gamble, and Bainbridge Island.

Kitsap County is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities—including a well-maintained trail system—as well as award-winning restaurants, highly-ranked public schools, and picturesque, friendly communities. Plus Kitsap County is one of the most affordable places to live in western Washington, offering the charm of small-town life with access to the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Seattle, which is only a relaxing 30-minute ferry ride away.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe offers a generous compensation package that includes medical/dental/vision benefits, short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, PTO, and paid holidays, including your birthday. Also including n on-site library, coffee shop, fitness center, health clinic (with access to massage therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, medical/dental and women’s health).

Salary is competitive with range dependent on experience and individual qualifications.

Please review the full job listing at www.pgst.nsn.us/employment before applying. Qualified Port Gamble S’Klallam or other tribal members are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume, education credentials, and a cover letter on our employment website www.pgst.nsn.us/employment. Questions may be directed to Audreena Tom at jobs@pgst.nsn.us.