Licensed Acupuncturist

Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc)

Root Whole Body is seeking a licensed acupuncturist who brings clinical excellence, grounded presence, and a genuine commitment to whole-person care. Our award-winning, multidisciplinary clinic serves patients navigating chronic pain, stress, complex conditions, and long-term health concerns through thoughtful, integrative natural medicine.

This role is ideal for a growth-minded clinician who is deeply patient-focused and interested not only in building a thriving practice, but being part of a holistic health and wellness environment and lifestyle.

The primary objective of the acupuncturist is to build and sustain a strong, loyal patient base within Root Whole Body while delivering exceptional, relationship-centered care. The LAc will collaborate closely with other medical providers, therapists, and wellness practitioners to support patients on their journey toward whole-body health.

In addition to patient care, this role includes active participation in community outreach, education, and visibility-building efforts, supporting both individual practice growth and the broader clinic mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive acupuncture-based care for acute and chronic conditions
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating acupuncture, supplements, and lifestyle therapies
• Build and retain a strong patient base through excellent care and community engagement
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, whole-body care
• Participate in educational content, community events, and clinic marketing efforts

Personalized Patient Experience:

• Presents a safe, professional and approachable persona toward patients and co-workers
• Adheres to a high professional image standard in dress, appearance, language, and lifestyle
• Performs and records initial health history, assessment and evaluation of patients
• Performs and records all sessions performed using appropriate diagnosis, treatment and billing codes according to established guidelines
• Diagnose, prescribe and treat patients with appropriate Chinese medicine techniques acupuncture, cupping, moxa, acupressure as required
• Completes personalized prescription which may include treatment plan, supplements, complementary practices and products
• Practices the highest standard of sanitation, neatness, and visual presentation
• Maintains treatment rooms and common space neat and stocked at all times

Growth & Retention:

• Actively builds new patients and increases client retention
• Contributes towards a healthy, growing and abundant clinic
• Provides written and video content for blog, social media and livestream events
• Establish external relationships/partnerships within the community
• Invest in continuing self-education to ensure growth
• Interacts cooperatively with other Root therapists and clinicians to provide a seamless guest experience and refer for services as needed
• Attends and participates in all general, team and required meetings
• Sets and achieves goals and targets

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
• Licensed LAc in the state of Oregon
• 35+ years of clinical experience (including acute and chronic care)
• Credentialed or credentialing with major insurance plans
• Alignment with Root Whole Body's mission and values

What We Offer

• Established clinic with strong reputation and built-in referrals
• Full administrative support (billing, scheduling, front desk)
• Beautiful NW Portland location
• Collaborative, values-driven team culture