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Fort Wayne, Indiana

Soft Tissue Therapist

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Job Description

Job Summary: T3i is seeking a part-time Soft Tissue Therapist to support the initial standup of a human performance team in a military setting. As a Soft Tissue Therapist, you will be responsible for providing massage therapy and soft-tissue work for student pilots, instructor pilots, and other Air Force personnel.

Additionally, this position will work in coordination with the Human Performance Team to ensure that there is a seamless integration of pilot care throughout the organization.

Soft Tissue Therapists will have daily contact and interaction with AF trainees and military leadership, as well as other staff members, contractors, and vendors.

As such, the selected party must adhere to the highest standards of personal conduct throughout the course of their daily activities with trainees, customers, and teammates.

Applicants should be comfortable with the challenges of building a new program - we need individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrive in dynamic work environments. The Soft Tissue Therapist will report directly to the Human Performance Team Project Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Perform massage treatments in a professional manner consistent with the pilots’ needs
  • Create an optimal environment for athlete recovery
  • Ensure the workspace is cleaned after each treatment and at the end of each shift
  • Effectively report and communicate information specific to pilot status, workload, and readiness to the entire Performance Team staff
  • Be an effective leader and collaborative staff member
  • Act as an educational resource to all members of the Performance Staff
  • Maintain knowledge of latest trends and leading practices for soft tissue treatments
  • Maintain all professional credentials and licensure
  • Assist in pilot testing and assessments, and conduct screens as directed by the Human Performance Team

Required Skills and Experience

  • A valid Indiana Massage Therapy license
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology or other related degree
  • 5+ years of full-time experience in a similar role
  • Ability to effectively communicate with the Performance Team in ensuring coordination of care for all pilots
  • A calm demeanor and positive/friendly personality with a passion for assisting others in achieving their goals

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Master’s Degree is desired
  • Cross-trained in multiple services including release techniques such as ART, Graston/fascial release techniques, Neuromuscular Therapy, cupping, Muscle Energy Techniques, Lymphatic Drainage, Stecco Technique, Fascial Stretch Therapy, and PNF stretching
  • Evidence of continued professional development and education (workshops, accreditations, etc)
  • CPR/First Aid Certifications

Required Background Check: HireRight background check

Type of Employment: Part-time

T3i Drug Free Workplace Statement: As a Federal Government Contractor, T3i is required to strictly adhere to federally mandated drug-free workplace standards.

To ensure compliance with this requirement, T3i conducts pre-employment drug screening for all new hire personnel (full time, part time, and independent contractor) and annual random drug screening for all current T3i personnel.

All drug screening includes testing for the following drugs, at a minimum: Marijuana (CBD, hemp oil, and other cannabidiol use may result in a positive result), cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, 6-monoacetylmorphine, and PCP. Personnel who cannot pass drug screening are not eligible for employment with T3i.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Indiana Massage Therapy license and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in a similar role is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Active Release TechniquesGraston technique

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 24% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Living in Fort Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k
Typical market rent
$1,271/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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