Acupuncturist

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day—for both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

About the role

The Acupuncturist is responsible for development, implementation, and coordination of acupuncture therapy for cases such as addiction, stroke rehabilitation, musculoskeletal issues, women’s issues, stress management, and digestive issues. Other applications include the treatment of headache, migraine, respiratory issues, and arthritis.

Responsibilities

• Discuss with Doctors and patients about possible drug-herb interactions (We don't prescribe any herbal medicine, but patients do take them on their own and need counseling).
• Patient education in lifestyle changes, exercises and stretches specific for each condition, meditation, and Tai Chi (demonstration and referral to our Tai Chi class).
• Incorporate manual therapy (TUI NA-Chinese remedial massage).
• Provide diagnosis and discuss treatment plans with patients.
• Build solid relationships with patients by providing an excellent experience for each patient.
• Complete progress notes for patient treatments.
• Safeguard client confidentiality.
• Follow clinical hygiene rules deliberately.
• Practice clean needle technique.
• Maintain professional appearance for self and therapy room.
• Follow up on license renewals.
• Seek ongoing education.
• Work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with mental health therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, dietitians, wellness coaches, chiropractors, massage therapists, professional organizers, and educators to provide appropriate patient treatment.
• Organize community education workshops in the facility.
• Provide field-related tips for the facility newsletter and community blog.
• Interview and qualify new hires for Acupuncture Physicians for ChenMed and JenCare.
• Train new acupuncturists (shadowing only for ChenMed Florida Market).
• Conduct professional and ethical client relationships.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Requirements

• Ability to establish empathy and a person-centered approach to clients.
• Ability to recognize own limitations and respond to difficult situations.
• Skillfully work in a self-motivated and independent way.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team members as well as clients.
• Strong dedication to a wellness lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications from National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
• Board certified in specialty.
• Licensed in state of practice.

Pay

The posted pay range represents the base annual full-time salary for this position: $76,732 - $109,617. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career development, and advancement opportunities are available. For more details, visit ChenMed Benefits.