Acupuncturist

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled, compassionate and team-oriented Acupuncturist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, a deep understanding of acupuncture techniques and principles, feel confortable prescribing Chinese herbal formula's and supplements, and teaching patients at home exercises & stretching, and lifestyle medicine. This role involves assessing patients' needs, developing both in office and at home treatment plans, and providing high-quality, patient centered care to promote overall wellness.

Job Description

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine individual treatment needs.
• Develop personalized acupuncture treatment plans based on patient evaluations.
• Develop personalized at home treatment plans to assist the patient in long term health goals.
• Administer acupuncture, electric acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and moxabustion treatments
• Provide education to patients regarding their conditions and the benefits of acupuncture.
• Provide education about lifestyle changes that can improve their condition and the benefits of making lifestyle changes, such as: dietary, stress maangement, healthy sleep habits and daily movement.
• Utilize trigger point therapy as needed to address specific pain points or discomfort.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including treatment notes and progress updates.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Stay updated on advancements in acupuncture techniques, chinese herbal medicines, healthcare & acupuncture practices and laws for the state of California.

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled, compassionate and team-oriented Acupuncturist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, a deep understanding of acupuncture techniques and principles, feels confortable prescribing Chinese herbal formula's and supplements, teaching patients at home exercises, stretching techniques, and lifestyle medicine. This role involves assessing patients' needs, developing both in office and at home treatment plans, and providing high-quality, patient centered care to promote overall wellness.

Job Description

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine individual treatment needs.
• Develop personalized acupuncture treatment plans based on patient evaluations.
• Develop personalized at home treatment plans to assist the patient in long term health goals.
• Administer acupuncture, electric acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and moxabustion treatments
• Provide education to patients regarding their conditions and the benefits of acupuncture.
• Provide education about lifestyle changes that can improve their condition and the benefits of making lifestyle changes, such as: dietary, stress maangement, healthy sleep habits and daily movement.
• Utilize trigger point therapy as needed to address specific pain points or discomfort.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including treatment notes and progress updates.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Stay updated on advancements in acupuncture techniques, chinese herbal medicines, healthcare & acupuncture practices and laws for the state of California.

Ideal candiate:

A qualified candidate who is passionate about what Acupuncture, Asian Medicine, and Integrative health approaches can do for patients. Someone with a strong dedication to improving patient outcomes and teaching self care. An Acupuncturist who is 2-3 years post graduate, looking to join a team oriented, patient centered work environment. Someone who wants mentored and excited to focus only on patient care and leave the stress of trying to run a clinic to someone else. And last, a person who dreams of becoming the Lead Acupuncturist one day and sees themselves mentoring others in their future.

About Dao Integrated Health:

We specialize in Acupuncture & Integrative Functional Medicine. Where Patient care is Personalized, Patient Centered, and focused on the Whole Body.

We provide our patients the path to a Vibrant, Healthy, Joyful, and Pain free life. At Dao, we are truly integrative medicine at its best!

We provide Functional Medicine, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbs & Supplementation, Energy Healing, and Health Coaching in Nutrition, Lifestyle, Sleep and Stress Management.

We also provide an extensive community of healthcare providers in Trauma & Grief, Hypnotherapy, Pelvic Floor, Chiropractic Care, Reiki and other energy healing modalities.

Requirements

Requirements

• Valid California license in Acupuncture.
• Valid Diploma from an accredited institution.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to acupuncture practices.
• Proficiency in medical terminology relevant to the field of acupuncture.
• Excellent patient service skills with a focus on patience, empathy, compassion, and communication.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and develop effective treatment plans.
• Ability to stay on time and see up to 3 patients an hour.
• Ability to complete soap notes on time and thoroughly.

Preferred:

• CPR Certification
• Open to working in Alameda & Livermore locations
• Experience with Jane App
• Experience working with Dropbox
• Experience with trigger point therapy is a plus but not mandatory.

Benefits

• MIEC Liability Insurance
• 20% Employee Discount on Products
• 15% Commissions on Sales of Supplements & Herbal Formula's
• $300 Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Paid Time off after 3 months of employment
• Promotion to Full Time
• Mentorship in Integrative Medicine
• Partnership Opportunity
• Advancement into Leadership Role
• Free Food & Snacks
• Yearly Bonus

Pay: Negotiable - Either commission of 25% per patient ($25 - $75/ per patient) or Hourly of $45/hour

Qualification

Master's Degree