Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.
SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
An Exciting Massage Therapy Career at Boomerang Health
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Registered Massage Therapist to join our dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic about working in paediatrics, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and has a strong desire for professional growth and skill development.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career development and continued education
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Large and well-equipped session spaces
- Comprehensive administrative assistance for schedule management
- Room for career advancement and skill development
- Opportunities to represent the clinic at community events
Responsibilities
Paediatric Patient Care
- Provide comprehensive massage therapy assessments and intervention to children with orthopaedic, neurological, congenital, developmental, or psychological conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs.
- Follow an evidence-based approach to assessment and treatment.
- Manage a varied caseload and meet required timelines.
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records using the Electronic Medical Record system.
Patient and Family Education
- Provide clear education to patients and their families on therapeutic exercises, home care programs, and strategies to support the child's overall well-being.
- Collaborate with caregivers to ensure continuity of care and promote a positive and supportive environment for the child.
Collaborative Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Collaborate effectively with Boomerang Health's growing multidisciplinary team, including physicians and a wide array of rehabilitation clinicians, to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
- Collaborate with community partners.
Professional Development
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development within the field of paediatric massage therapy.
- Engage in training sessions and workshops to stay updated on the latest research and advancements in paediatric massage therapy.
- Take advantage of opportunities for mentorship within the organization to foster personal and professional growth.
Qualifications
- Previous experience or strong interest in paediatric assessment/treatment.
- Minimum three years working experience as a registered massage therapist.
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
- Paediatric Massage Certification is preferred.
Experience/Skills
- Proficiency in assessing and providing evidence-based massage therapy for infants/toddlers, children, and adolescents.
- Experience working in a community-based or outpatient-based paediatric setting preferable.
- Comfortable working with children aged newborn to 18 years.
- Able to adapt treatment techniques and approaches to effectively meet the individual needs, abilities, and goals of each patient.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to interact with children and adults.
- Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Efficient time management and organizational skills required.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
If you are a dedicated Registered Massage Therapist who is excited about contributing to the well-being of children, working in a collaborative team, and advancing your career, we invite you to apply. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our pediatric patients and their families. To apply for this position, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to
[email protected] .
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.
Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Technical difficulties? Email
[email protected] with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.
All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the .
📌 Registered Massage Therapist - Boomerang Health (Toronto)
🏢 The Hospital for Sick Children
📍 Toronto