Acupuncturist Part Time

Agile-Occupational-Medicine; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

Impactful patient care

Job summary

Agile Occupational Medicine seeks a part-time Acupuncturist to support employee health, injury prevention, and rehabilitation within an occupational medicine setting in California. You will collaborate with physicians and therapists to deliver evidence-based acupuncture and integrative therapies.

Schedule is 16–20 hours per week with flexible hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Compensation ranges from $50 to $60 per hour, with exact pay based on skills and location.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited acupuncturist program.
• Active and unrestricted Acupuncture license within the state of CA.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong knowledge of acupuncture techniques, theories, and principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients and explain treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Administer holistic acupuncture treatments from assessment to care recommendations.
• Meet with patients to review medical history and discuss symptoms for treatment planning.
• Create personalized treatment plans including number and frequency of sessions.
• Deliver acupuncture treatments with proper technique and safety.
• Regularly evaluate patient response and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, detailed patient records and progress notes.
• Educate patients about benefits and risks, and provide self-care guidance.
• Coordinate care with physicians and therapists to ensure integrated patient care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Acupuncture techniques

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Education

Graduate from accredited acupuncture program

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Specialties: Orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, ergonomics, injury prevention.

The Acupuncturist provides evidence-based acupuncture and integrative therapies to support employee health, injury prevention, pain management, and rehabilitation within an occupational medicine setting. This role works collaboratively with physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, advanced practitioners and other allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care focusing on workplace-related injuries and conditions.

Schedule:

Part-time, 16–20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Compensation:

Starting compensation range is $50.00-$60.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with clinic physicians and providers, administer holistic and therapeutic treatment to patients, from assessment to diagnosis and care recommendation.
• Meet with patients to discuss medical history, symptoms, and concerns, and conduct thorough assessments to determine appropriate acupuncture treatments.
• Create personalized treatment plans that address their specific needs, including determining the number and frequency of acupuncture sessions required.
• Administer acupuncture treatments such as needling, ensuring proper technique and compliance.
• Regularly evaluate the patient's response to treatment, adjusting the treatment plan as necessary to ensure optimal results. Maintain detailed records of all treatments and progress made.
• Educate patients: Inform patients about the benefits and potential risks of acupuncture, addressing any concerns or questions they may have, and providing guidance on self-care techniques to maintain their health between treatments.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals: Coordinate care with other healthcare providers, such as doctors and physical therapists, to ensure holistic and integrated patient care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited acupuncturist program
• Active and unrestricted Acupuncture license within the state of CA
• BLS certification required
• Strong knowledge of acupuncture techniques, theories, and principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients and effectively explain treatment plans and procedures.
• Good observational skills to assess patient conditions and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to develop effective treatment plans and address any challenges that may arise.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Time management and organizational skills to effectively manage a caseload of patients and maintain a schedule.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• Excellent work-life balance - no required nights, weekends, or holidays
• Collaborative, fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and clinic performance

Why You Should Join Our Team

Agile Occupational Medicine is a leading occupational medicine group with a network of 42 centers dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to businesses and their employees across California and Yuma, Arizona. We specialize in ensuring the health and well-being of workers through a range of medical services, including work injury care and employer services.

We are a rapidly growing organization with a fun and collaborative work environment. We are passionate about disrupting the world of occupational medicine, and we are committed to providing our customers and patients with the best possible experience.

Agile Occupational Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Agile does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided upon qualifications, merit, and business need.