Acupuncturist (0.5 FTE) - Salish Cancer Center
About The Position
Integrative Medicine with Purpose, Compassion, and Impact. At Salish Cancer Center, we believe cancer care should treat the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Acupuncturist to join our integrative care team in a part-time capacity (0.5 FTE) and help expand access to Traditional Chinese Medicine within a collaborative oncology setting. This is a meaningful opportunity to work alongside oncologists, nurses, and interdisciplinary providers to support symptom management, treatment-related side effects, and overall well-being for patients navigating cancer care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACAOM-accredited College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- Current Washington State license as an East Asian Medicine Practitioner
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with oncology patients
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient consultations, assessments, and individualized treatment planning grounded in clinical findings and integrative oncology best practices
- Provide acupuncture and related therapeutic modalities, including Tui Na, Qigong, meditation techniques, and other supportive therapies as appropriate
- Educate patients on treatment plans, expected outcomes, precautions, and post-treatment care
- Recommend and provide education on Chinese herbal medicine, including safety, contraindications, and potential interactions
- Monitor patient responses and adjust treatment plans to optimize outcomes
- Collaborate closely with oncology providers to ensure coordinated, safe, and effective care
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
- Support dietary supplement inventory and patient education related to integrative services
- Uphold the highest standards of safety, infection control, and quality assurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
