Licensed Acupuncturist

Job Title:
Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc)
Location: NW Portland, OR
Schedule: Part-time/Full-time
Reports to: Business Team
Compensation:  Revenue Share Contract

Join Our Highly-Experienced and Intentioned Clinic Team                                            

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.

Position Overview

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
  
• 3–5+ 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