Licensed Acupuncturist

Job Description

Licensed Acupuncturist (Independent Contractor)

Acupuncture Center of La Jolla – San Diego, CA (On-site)

About Us

The Acupuncture Center of La Jolla has served Southern California since 1989. We provide patient-centered care grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine and adapted for modern clinical practice. Our clinic is known for strong mentorship, ethical practice, and long-term patient relationships.

We maintain close ties with local acupuncture training programs and actively support early-career practitioners in developing real-world clinical confidence.

The Role

We are seeking a California-licensed acupuncturist, including motivated new graduates, to join our clinical team as an independent contractor.

This role is ideal for a practitioner who wants:

• Freedom to concentrate on building your practice without the worry of excessive rent and other overhead expenses
• Consistent hands-on clinical experience
• Group-setting offering collaboration and growth opportunities with other professionals
• Mentorship in a real-world setting
• Exposure to a diverse patient population
• The opportunity to develop or apply a clinical specialty

You will deliver high-quality care using acupuncture, herbal medicine, and related modalities while maintaining professional standards and contributing to a collaborative clinic culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient intakes, assessments, and treatment planning
• Provide acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal treatments
• Educate patients on treatment plans and lifestyle support
• Maintain accurate, compliant clinical records
• Participate in case discussions and clinical learning
• Uphold ethical and professional standards

Required Qualifications

• Active California Acupuncture License (or pending with exam scheduled)
• Solid foundation in TCM theory and clinical techniques
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional, reliable, and coachable
• Commitment to continued learning and skill development

Special Interest Areas (Highly Desired)

We are especially interested in practitioners with interest or training in:

• Oncology support
• Balance Method
• Facial Rejuvenation / Cosmetic Acupuncture
• Five Element

(Depth of experience varies — strong interest and training are welcome.)

What We Offer

• High patient volume and diverse cases
• Supportive front-office and clinical team
• Mentorship and real-world clinical development
• Flexible scheduling (Group setting allows for time off, without patients missing treatments and "forgetting" how much they LOVE acupuncture)
• Excellent opportunity for new grads to build confidence and reputation
• Established clinic with a strong community presence

Employment Type

Independent Contractor (on-site)

Location

• La Jolla, CA