Acupuncturist / Holistic Health Provider (1099 Contractor)

Key Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive medical records, review health histories, and assess physical indicators to diagnose energetic or physiological imbalances.
• Safely administer acupuncture using sterile, thin needles, and utilize modalities such as cupping, moxibustion, or electronic stimulation.
• Partner with our mental health therapists, nurse practitioners, and massage therapists to offer holistic, multi-tiered patient support.
• Maintain meticulous, HIPAA-compliant patient charts, detailing clinical progress notes and billing codes required for VA authorization and reimbursement.
• Counsel clients on holistic wellness, stress management techniques, stretching, and lifestyle adjustments that align with an alkaline lifestyle.
• Strictly adhere to OSHA, Clean Needle Technique (CNT), and local healthcare sanitation guidelines.

Required Qualifications & Education

• Active State Licensure: Must hold a current, unencumbered license to practice acupuncture in the State of Maryland (or active MD/DO medical license / Chiropractic license with specialized acupuncture certification).
• Board Certification: Active certification from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) (applicable to L.Ac. tracks).
• Degree: Graduation from an ACAHM-accredited acupuncture program or an accredited medical/chiropractic school with necessary acupuncture credentials.
• Insurance Eligibility: Clean background check and eligibility to register/credential with the VA Community Care Network (CCN) and major commercial payors.
• Malpractice: Maintain active professional liability insurance.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience treating veterans or managing trauma/PTSD and chronic pain conditions.
• Strong manual dexterity, clinical problem-solving, and diagnostic abilities.
• Excellent patient engagement, warm interpersonal communication, and team-player mindset.
• Comfort navigating electronic health record (EHR) software and general digital workflow administrative skills.

Compensation & Schedule

We offer competitive, flexible compensation structures tailored to your preference as an independent contractor:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour (dependent upon credentials, license type, and experience).
• Commission Structure: Generous percentage split on gross collections/reimbursements from insurance and VA Community Care network claims.
• Schedule Flexibility: Complete autonomy over your calendar. Choose your own hours and set your availability to maintain an ideal work-life balance.

Supplies & Clinic Overhead

One Alkaline Life provides all necessary clinical supplies, including sterile needles, sheets, cupping equipment, and PPE. You simply bring your expertise.

Pay

We offer competitive, flexible compensation structures tailored to your preference as an independent contractor:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour (dependent upon credentials, license type, and experience).
• Commission Structure: Generous percentage split on gross collections/reimbursements from insurance and VA Community Care network claims.

Schedule

Complete autonomy over your calendar. Choose your own hours and set your availability to maintain an ideal work-life balance.