naturopathy practitioner

Government of Canada; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Barrie, Ontario is seeking a qualified practitioner to diagnose and treat patients using acupuncture and other natural remedies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role requires working at the physical location with no remote options available. Ideal candidates will provide client-focused care and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in acupuncture or Chinese medicine.
• Criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose patient illnesses and minor injuries.
• Treat patients with acupuncture and natural remedies.
• Advise on the use of herbs for treatment.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Private practice
• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• Diagnose patient illnesses and minor injuries, such as allergies and muscle strains or sprains
• Diagnose physiological disorders and injuries of patients
• Treat patients by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of a remedy made from natural substances or by suggesting lifestyle changes
• Treat the diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients
• Advise patients on the use of herbs for the treatment of conditions
• Manipulate or apply pressure to various parts of the body, hands and feet
• Provide other alternative forms of health care to patients
• Treat patients by the insertion of acupuncture needles or through stimulation techniques

Experience and specialization Field work location experience

• Ontario and/or Quebec

Type of treatment experience

• Pain management

Area of specialization

• Acupuncture
• Chinese medicine
• Herbal medicine
• Homeopathy
• Reflexology
• Rolfing
• Holism
• Shiatsu
• Hypnotherapy
• Naturopathy

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week