Acupuncturist
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Job Overview

We are looking for an Acupuncturist with an excellent medical background to join us. You should be able to treat patients using different acupuncture techniques with needles, earballs, and cups. As part of your job role, you should diagnose and treat patients by looking at their physical condition. Besides, you should be able to answer clients’ queries and concerns in a professional manner. 

You should conduct one on one sessions with clients and maintain a detailed record of all case histories. Moreover, you should be able to explain the diagnosis and your findings to clients. Depending on the outcomes, you should be able to alter or suggest new treatments. Apart from using traditional acupuncture techniques, you should also prepare herbal remedies. 

In addition to your duties, you should also enhance your skills and knowledge by attending workshops, seminars, and medical camps. You should have a good level of patience and strong communication skills to deal with clients of varied nature. 

Responsibilities

• Using different techniques of acupuncture methods with needles, cups, and earballs

• Suggesting and preparing herbal treatments for clients

• Assessing the physical conditions of clients to recommend diagnoses

• Examining medical histories and maintaining a record of the same

• Developing new treatment plans based on the outcomes

• Monitoring progress of clients

• Ensuring a safe environment for the clients

• Conducting individual sessions with clients

• Following safety procedures and infection control protocols

• Explaining treatment procedures to clients

• Answering any other client queries

• Using moxibustion to patients using a non-scarring stick or pole moxa

• Practicing cold or heat therapies on clients using equipment like hydrocollator packs and heat pads

• Adopting other techniques like tui-na and shiatsu 

• Providing diet plans and exercise regimes to clients

• Attending medical workshops and seminars

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field

• Previous work experience as an Acupuncturist in the Healthcare industry or private practice

• Holding a valid license to practice acupuncture

• Understanding of medical rules and regulations

• Complete knowledge of different acupuncture techniques and tools

• Good communication skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Displaying high levels of patience 

• Ability to offer good customer service

• Good time management skills