Acupuncturist - Independent Contractor

Acupuncturist - Independent Contractor Location: Multiple Locations, ME Dempsey Center Mission + Values At the Dempsey Center, our mission is to make life better for people impacted by cancer. Our core focus is meeting our clients where they are and offering care and community that supports them in every part of their journey. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about our mission, eager to support our clients, and who live and model our core values of compassion, teamwork, humility, resilience, respect and commitment. Position Summary The acupuncturist provides high-quality acupuncture treatments on an as-needed basis, supporting continuity of care during staff absences or periods of increased demand. This role delivers individualized treatments and ensures a safe and professional patient experience. Acupuncture is offered in a community acupuncture setting. Each acupuncture clinic is 3 hours in length and serves approximately 10 clients. Dempsey Center Acupuncturists are independent contractors and are paid $145.00 per clinic. Responsibilities Develops an appropriate treatment plan, based on a client’s health history and best practice in acupuncture. Updates treatment plan based on the client’s response to intervention, status, needs and reassessment. Advises client indications and contraindications for acupuncture and suggests alternative modes of treatment supported by current acupuncture literature/research. Delivers treatment in compliance with the Ethics and Standards of Practice. Maintains compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures. Adheres to infection control and safety policies. Licensure, Registration, and Certification State of Maine Acupuncture License. Graduate of an approved school of Oriental Medicine and/or Traditional Chinese Medicine accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) with a minimum of one thousand eight hundred fifty hours of training or licensed physician trained in acupuncture. Active status preferred as a Diplomate in Acupuncture of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Minimum of two years’ experience in providing acupuncture services to the public. Acupuncturist must maintain current professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage throughout the duration of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr