What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acupuncturist - PART TIME position at Serasana Littleton?
acupuncturist
STUDIO OVERVIEW
Serasana means “To Be Healthy”, and our mission is to create a community of hope and healing. Serasana Littleton is a Wellness Center that fuses ancient wellness practices, specializing in stress and pain management, by encouraging regular use of acupuncture, yoga, massage, healing tea and remedies.
We are looking for a licensed massage therapist to join our Littleton team. Our environment is unique--we have a beautiful tea bar and a thoughtful retail selection that supports our clients on their wellness journey. We have seven treatment rooms with additional space to offer group acupuncture several days per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be comfortable with group acupuncture sessions and working multiple rooms at a time.
- Understand the Serasana model of health and wellness, and work together with fellow team members to help our clients take full advantage of available offerings
- Meet with clients to obtain information about their concerns, symptoms, medical history, diet, lifestyle, and psychological health
- Make diagnoses, according to Chinese Medicine and determine session strategies
- Explain procedures to clients and prepare them for session
- Identify precise locations on client’s body where needles should be inserted, or where electrical or heat stimulation is to be applied
- Competent with the following modalities: acupuncture, gua sha, cupping, moxibustion and electrical stimulation of the needles
- Following each session, consult with the client about other therapies, diet, exercise, and overall wellness
- Suggest appropriate inclusion of herbal medicine, and provide client with Wellness Prescription
- Evaluate session outcomes and maintain client records as SOAP Notes
- Comply with quality, safety, and infection-prevention protocols, as well as laws and regulations
- Maintain continuing education requirements, read trade journals, and keep up-to-date on industry practices and regulations
- Clean therapy rooms and equipment used after sessions
- Attend and participant in meetings and training
- Report to the Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current acupuncture license
- Up to date on continuing education
- Current personal liability insurance
REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent bending at the waist
- Brisk walking and keen eyesight
- Ability to assist disabled clients
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Live a tobacco-free lifestyle
- Report to work free from any adverse effects of drugs or alcohol
EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Computer, Smart phone, iPad, Washer, Dryer, TDP lamps, suction style cups, TENS unit
BENEFITS
- Continuing Education Reimbursement of up to $50 per year for eligible employees
- All supplies and each treatment room is fully equipped
- Flexible schedule
- 20% Discount on Retail
- 50% Discount on Acupuncture and Massage
- 50% Discount on Workshops
- Free Unlimited Yoga--Beautiful studio offering a weekly schedule of nearly 40 classes
- Uniforms are not required - Solids are to be worn (prefer black)
Salary : $50