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Massage Therapists

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

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Parachute skills

  1. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.90)
  2. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.90)
  3. Heal, cure - People (4.65)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.06)
  5. Listen - People (3.88)
  6. Speak - People (3.88)
  7. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.84)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  9. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.62)
  10. Manipulate - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (3.88)
  2. Active Listening (3.75)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Oral Expression (3.75)
  3. Dynamic Strength (3.62)
  4. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  5. Manual Dexterity (3.50)
  6. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  7. Trunk Strength (3.50)
  1. Concern for Others (4.90)
  2. Integrity (4.87)
  3. Dependability (4.71)
  4. Cooperation (4.55)
  5. Self Control (4.48)
  6. Independence (4.45)
  7. Social Orientation (4.10)
  8. Attention to Detail (4.06)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.90)
  10. Innovation (3.84)
  11. Initiative (3.71)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.61)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.65)
  2. Getting Information (4.48)
  3. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.34)
  4. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.33)
  5. Performing General Physical Activities (4.29)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (3.90)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.74)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.52)
  1. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.65)
  2. Position Patient For Therapy (4.65)
  3. Prepare Patients For Tests, Therapy, Or Treatments (4.65)
  4. Set Up Patient Care Equipment (4.29)
  5. Use Massage Therapy Procedures (3.74)
  6. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (3.74)