[ref. x620200] Acupuncturist

apartmentLifeMed Clinic Integrative placeToronto calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Diagnose patient illnesses and minor injuries, such as allergies and muscle strains or sprains
  • Diagnose physiological disorders and injuries of patients
  • Treat the diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients
  • Manipulate or apply pressure to various parts of the body, hands and feet
  • Provide other alternative forms of health care to patients
  • Treat patients by the insertion of acupuncture needles or through stimulation techniques
  • Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
  • Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
  • Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
  • Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
  • Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques
  • Maintain records of treatments given
  • Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body
  • Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
  • Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients
  • Document patient rehabilitation progress

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Registration by the appropriate provincial or territorial authority for acupuncturists

Experience and specialization

Type of treatment experience
  • Pain management
Specialization or experience
  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
  • Acupuncture
  • Chinese medicine
  • Reflexology

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • Bonus
Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • On-site amenities
  • Other benefits
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