Acupuncturist - full time
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced acupuncturist to join our Integrative Therapy team at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH. This full-time position provides services in both our outpatient clinic and hospital setting, offering the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population across the continuum of care. The ideal candidate is an autonomous clinician who is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Credentialing will need to be obtained before starting the position.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient evaluations through physical examinations, assessments, and interviews.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including the meridian system, special and extra loci, and auriculotherapy.
- Determine and implement appropriate treatments to restore and maintain health and achieve balance.
- Provide acupuncture and related therapeutic interventions, including needling techniques, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, and acupressure.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive patient care.
- Accept referrals from physicians either in writing or orally.
- Schedule treatment and/or consults in accordance with Hospital regulations and guidelines.
- Document patient treatments by charting in records.
- Contribute to acupuncture and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
- Market acupuncture services with referral sources and at community events to increase awareness and understanding of this intervention.
- Maintain patient confidence and protect organization operations by keeping information confidential, cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in a related field of study (required).
- New Hampshire State Acupuncturist License (required).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (required within 2 weeks of hire).
- 1-2 years of practicing acupuncture (required).
- 1-2 years of experience providing acupuncture in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, community health center, pain clinic, or other integrative healthcare setting (preferred).
- Professional liability insurance (required).
Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of acupuncture theory, anatomy, and physiology.
- Ability to make appropriate judgments to provide safe acupuncture.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served on assigned units.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations.
- Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and contribute as a member of a team.
- High level of service delivery.
- Demonstrated initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations.
Schedule
- Full-time, Monday through Friday.
- Some flexibility within the hours of 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM.
- Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
Pay
Annual pay range: $63,856.00 - $92,976.00 (Grade 7). At Mass General Brigham, base pay is determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs.
Benefits
Full benefits package included.
Work Location
Onsite at 158 Route 108, Somersworth and Dover, NH.