Registered acupuncture practitioner

ACATCM; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acatcm in Alberta's Calgary area is seeking a licensed acupuncturist to join a private healthcare practice. You will diagnose illnesses and minor injuries, provide acupuncture and herbal therapies, and advise on lifestyle changes to support patient health.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience, strong English communication, and registration with the provincial authority for acupuncturists. On-site position in a clinic setting with a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• English required for patient communication.
• College/CEGEP or equivalent experience required.
• Registration by provincial authority for acupuncturists.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose patient illnesses and minor injuries.
• Treat patients with herbal remedies or acupuncture.
• Advise patients on herbs and lifestyle changes.
• Apply acupuncture needles or stimulation techniques.
• Provide other alternative forms of health care to patients.
• Work in a fast-paced private practice setting.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis

Herbal therapy

Acupuncture techniques

Patient care

Lifestyle advice

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

LANGUAGES

• English

EDUCATION

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

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.

ASSET LANGUAGES

• Mandarin

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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Registration by the appropriate provincial or territorial authority for acupuncturists

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Acupuncture
• Chinese medicine

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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