Acupuncturist - full time

Partner's Healthcare; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH, seeks a full-time Acupuncturist to join the Integrative Therapy team. This role offers work in both outpatient clinics and hospital settings with a comprehensive benefits package.

Credentialing is required prior to start, and the candidate should be an autonomous clinician focused on high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include evaluations, individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with other health professionals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in a related field.
• NH State License required for Acupuncturist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 2 weeks of hire.
• 1–2 years of acupuncture experience in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations through physical examinations, assessments, and interviews.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
• Determine and implement appropriate treatments to restore and maintain health and balance.
• Provide acupuncture and related therapies (needling, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, acupressure).
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Acupuncture theory

Anatomy & physiology

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass HospitalMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Experienced Acupuncturist at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH.Full-time position, Monday through Friday, with our full benefits package!

We are seeking an experienced acupuncturist to join our Integrative Therapy team. This position provides services in both our outpatient clinic and hospital setting, offering the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population across the continuum of care.The ideal candidate is an autonomous clinician who is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.Please note credentialing will need to be obtained before starting the position.

Responsibilities include

• Conducting patient evaluations through physical examinations, assessments, and interviews.
• Developing individualized treatment plans based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including the meridian system, special and extra loci, and auriculotherapy.
• Determining and implementing appropriate treatments to restore and maintain health and achieve balance.
• Providing acupuncture and related therapeutic interventions, including needling techniques, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, and acupressure.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive patient care.

Does this position require patient care? Yes. This role involves direct patient assessment, treatment, education, and ongoing clinical management.

Qualifications Essential Functions

• Accept referrals from physicians either in writing or orally.
• Schedule treatment and/or consults in accordance with Hospital regulations and guidelines.
• Documents patient treatments by charting in records.
• Contributes to acupuncture and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• Acupuncture services are marketed with referral sources and at community events to increase awareness and understanding of this intervention.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects organization operations by keeping information confidential, cautioning others regarding potential breaches.

Education

Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?No

Licenses and Credentials

Acupuncturist NH State License Required

Please note credentialing will need to be obtained before starting position

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Required within 2 weeks of hire

Experience

• Experience practicing acupuncture 1-2 years required
• Experience providing acupuncture in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, community health center, pain clinic or other integrative health care setting1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of acupuncture theory, anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrated ability to make appropriate judgments of the patient to provide safe acupuncture.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served on assigned units.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work withvaried populations.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• High level of service delivery Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Must carry professional liability insurance.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

This position is full time at WDH in Somersworth and Dover, NH.Monday through Friday, some flexibility within the hours of 8:30a-6:30pm.Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 158 Route 108Scheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63,856.00 - $92,976.00/Annual

Grade

Grade 7

Benefits and Compensation Overview

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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