traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Diagnose patient illnesses and minor injuries, such as allergies and muscle strains or sprains
• Diagnose physiological disorders and injuries of patients
• Treat patients by administering, in chemical or herbal form, a small dosage of a remedy made from natural substances or by suggesting lifestyle changes
• Treat the diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients
• Advise patients on the use of herbs for the treatment of conditions
• Manipulate or apply pressure to various parts of the body, hands and feet
• Provide other alternative forms of health care to patients
• Treat patients by the insertion of acupuncture needles or through stimulation techniques

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration by the appropriate provincial or territorial authority for acupuncturists

Experience and specialization

Type of treatment experience

• Pain management

Area of specialization

• Acupuncture
• Chinese medicine
• Herbal medicine
• Reflexology
• Shiatsu

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance