Acupuncturist

ChenMed; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ChenMed is hiring an Acupuncturist to develop, implement, and coordinate acupuncture therapy for diverse conditions including addiction, stroke rehab, musculoskeletal issues, and women’s health.

The role involves working with doctors and a multidisciplinary team to assess patients, design treatment plans, and ensure high-quality care, education, and documentation. Strong collaboration and ongoing education are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field required.
• Minimum of three years of experience; NCCAOM certifications.
• Board certified in specialty.
• Licensed in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Discuss and counsel on potential drug-herb interactions.
• Educate patients on lifestyle changes, exercises, meditation, Tai Chi.
• Incorporate manual therapy (TUI NA-Chinese remedial massage).
• Provide diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Build strong patient relationships with excellent care.
• Complete progress notes for treatments.
• Maintain client confidentiality and hygiene standards.
• Practice clean needle technique.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for assessments and plans.
• Interview and train Acupuncturists and support staff.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Wellness lifestyle

Education

Master’s degree in related field

3+ years experience

NCCAOM certification

Board certification

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 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

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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.