Free massage therapist job description template
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Massage Therapist job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Massage Therapist
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Massage Therapist who provides therapeutic massage to clients, following state licensing rules and each client's needs. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Talk with clients about their symptoms and goals
- Evaluate clients to locate painful or tense areas
- Manipulate muscles and soft tissue
- Document client progress and treatment plans
- Keep the treatment room clean and sanitized
- Follow state rules on licensing and client privacy
- Refer clients to other providers when appropriate
What you need
- State massage therapy license or certification [as your state requires]
- Completion of an approved massage therapy program
- Professional, respectful client communication
- Able to work [weekends and evenings]
Nice to have
- Experience with [sports, prenatal or medical] massage
- Liability insurance
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Stillwater Massage, a four-room massage practice.
Stillwater Massage is hiring a licensed Massage Therapist (Wednesday to Saturday, with booked appointments). You'll provide 60 and 90 minute sessions, keep client notes and maintain the room. A state license is required; we provide the room, linens and scheduling.
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What a massage therapist does
A massage therapist provides therapeutic massage to clients, following state licensing rules and each client's needs. Typical duties include:
- Talk with clients about their symptoms and goals
- Evaluate clients to locate painful or tense areas
- Manipulate muscles and soft tissue
- Document client progress and treatment plans
- Keep the treatment room clean and sanitized
- Follow state rules on licensing and client privacy
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says most states require massage therapists to be licensed or certified, and entry typically needs a postsecondary nondegree award. Verify the credential with your state board.
Training: Postsecondary nondegree award; most states require a license or certification.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Massage Therapists.
How much does a massage therapist make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Should massage therapists be employees or contractors?
That depends on how much control you have over the schedule, methods and pricing. Many practices use both models, so check with a tax professional and your state's rules, and have the arrangement in writing.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.