Community Acupuncturist

The Community Acupuncture Project is looking for a licensed acupuncturist who loves working in a collaborative environment, seeing a high volume of patients in a fast-paced clinic that is rooted in social justice. This is a great opportunity to work in a growing community acupuncture clinic in South King County!

Training begins November, 2025.

To be considered for employment as an acupuncturist at CAP the applicant must:

• Have an active Washington acupuncture license with DOH.
• Have acupuncture malpractice insurance.
• Be willing and eager to adopt the style of treatment we utilize at CAP (acupuncture only, distal point treatments required).
• Be fully vaccinated as per Washington law, and follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
• Practice anti-oppression principles and belief in liberation for all people.
• Have done some reading/learning about community acupuncture and understand the basics through POCA membership, attendance at POCAFests, CA 101s, and/or working at other CA clinics.

The ideal applicant:

• Has a passion for community acupuncture, a love of people and a desire to treat large numbers of patients in a dynamic, faced paced environment.
• Is positive, friendly, caring, a clear communicator, dependable and works well independently while being part of a team.
• Able to treat patients quickly and stay focused and calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Is grounded, focused, and confident.
• Loves being very busy and you are stoked to eventually treat 6-8 patients an hour when COVID precautions have evolved.
• Does a superb job reading people and communicating with them in ways that really “speaks to them” and their needs, and facilitates them expressing their own unique goals regarding using acupuncture.
• Is comfortable working with patients speaking Vietnamese, Somali, Spanish, and other non-English languages
• Has attention to detail, cleans up, helps out, and is aware of your surroundings
• Has healthy boundaries and knows when to say ‘no’ to difficult patients
• Is comfortable with the LGBTQ community and is body positive
• Is willing, open, and able to learn established clinic systems and treatment styles.
• Has what it takes to be a part of a team: active listening skills, clearly communicate your needs, you pitch in without having to be asked, you ask questions.

THE CLINIC:
Our first location opened in 2009. We have had practices in Columbia City, West Seattle, and Burien. Currently, our Burien location is home to 3 tables and 10 recliners in two treatment rooms. We have established invisible reception systems and occasional volunteer front desk coverage. We utilize streamlined marketing systems to help you build your shifts. We have a well-loved and beautiful clinic that our patients depend on. We have given over 100,000 treatments since inception. We have relationships with local healthcare and business communities. We have a proven track record having been in operation for over 16 years. Check out our videos here: http://www.acupunctureforall.org/

THE JOB
Starts with 1-4 shifts per week (must be able to work nights and weekends) with potential for more. Sub positions also available. Paid training at $20/hour. Hourly rate starts at $30-60/hour DOE. Paid staff meetings. PTO. Unlimited acupuncture. Malpractice and DOH fees paid after the completed evaluation period. A “boss” (punk owner) that wants to see you succeed and thrive. We work hard here, and with A LOT OF HEART. We provide an opportunity to see many diverse patients while working in a fun and supportive environment. While we value experienced punks, we are happy to train new practitioners. We do not emphasize any specific style or method beyond doing what you think is really awesome acupuncture, but not making a big deal about it. We expect our punks, after training and shadowing, to navigate our online scheduling, online chart noting, and invisible receptionist.

You will be responsible and accountable for:

• Greeting patients and establishing rapport within the first 5 minutes in a kind, welcoming manner
• Diagnosing and devising treatment plans based on a quick review of patient paperwork and short conversations with patients
• Following COVID-19 protocols beginning with 4 patients/hour and eventually completing 5-8 treatments/hour
• Completing follow up treatments in 10 minutes or less
• Completing new patient/initial treatments in 20 minutes or less
• Remaining aware of community treatment rooms and its shifting priorities
• Prompt beginning and end of treatments
• Providing patients with a wake-up call at their designated time
• Charting patient notes each shift
• Communicating with colleagues as needed

After training and shadowing, we have you needle and we will evaluate your performance to determine if you would be a good fit for CAP. This evaluation is based on many factors such as patient feedback and adequately fulfilling the responsibilities outlined above.

To apply:
If you’re interested, please email Sonja Sivesind a cover letter and current resume with your license number to sonjajosund at gmail com. Include why you want to practice community acupuncture and your schedule availability in your cover letter.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $26,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Medical Specialty:

• Holistic Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend shift

COVID-19 considerations:

Patients and practitioners mask at all times; follow cleaning protocols, and patient education to reduce the spread of the virus to both patients and staff.

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26,000 - $50,000