Acupuncturist

ChenMed LLC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses or commissions

Job summary

ChenMed LLC is seeking an Acupuncturist to develop, implement, and coordinate acupuncture therapy for conditions such as addiction, stroke rehabilitation, musculoskeletal issues, and stress management. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to tailor treatment plans for seniors within ChenMed's patient-centered model.

Responsibilities include patient education, maintaining notes, ensuring hygiene, and staying current with license renewals; participation in community education and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in related field.
• Certifications from NCCAOM are required.
• Board certification in specialty is required.
• Licensed in state of practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and coordinates acupuncture therapy for cases such as addiction, stroke rehab, musculoskeletal issues, women’s issues, stress management, and digestive issues.
• Educates patients on lifestyle changes and coach them through exercises, stretches, meditation and Tai Chi referrals.
• Maintains clean needle technique and adheres to clinical hygiene rules.
• Prepares and discusses treatment plans with patients and documents progress notes.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team including mental health, nurses, and therapists to tailor patient care.
• Builds relationships to provide an excellent patient experience and protect confidentiality.
• Performs ongoing professional development and follows license renewals.

Skills

Empathy

People skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Wellness focus

Education

Master’s degree in related field

NCCAOM certification

Board certified in specialty

Licensed in state of practice

Job description

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.

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/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). All ACCU does this.
• Patient education in Lifestyle changes. Exercises and stretches specific for each condition, Meditation and Tai Chi (Demonstration and referral to our Tai Chi class).
• Incorporates Manual Therapy (TUI NA-Chinese Remedial Massage).
• Provides diagnosis and discusses treatment plan with the patients.
• Builds solid relationships with patients by providing excellent experience for each patient.
• Completes progress note for patient treatments.
• Safeguards client confidentiality.
• Follows clinical hygiene rules deliberately.
• Practices clean needle technique.
• Maintains professional appearance for self and therapy room.
• Follows up on license renewals.
• Seeks ongoing education.
• Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborates 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.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Organizes community educating workshops in the facility.
• Provides field related tips for the facility newsletter and community blog.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.
• Interviews and qualifies new hires for Acupuncture Physicians for ChenMed and Jen Care.
• Training of new Acupuncturists (Shadowing only for ChenMed Florida Market).
• Conducts professional and ethical client relationships.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Be able 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 of wellness lifestyle.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

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

PAY RANGE:

$76,732 - $109,617 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. 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 a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents

We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

WHO WE ARE:

ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors.

OUR VISION:

To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations.

OUR MISSION:

To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness and accountability.

OUR PATIENT PROMISE:

You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.