Job Summary
Ace Physique is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Acupuncturist to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. This opportunity is suited to a practitioner who values individualized care, collaborative practice, and building lasting patient relationships.
You will provide acupuncture treatments tailored to patients’ needs and goals, with opportunities to incorporate complementary Traditional Chinese Medicine services where appropriately qualified and insured. Experience in women’s health, fertility-related supportive care, and cosmetic acupuncture is an asset.
We welcome experienced practitioners and enthusiastic new graduates who meet Alberta’s registration and practice requirements. The ideal candidate will take an active role in developing their practice, supported by our administrative team and referral network.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, reviewing patients’ health histories, symptoms, medications, contraindications, and treatment goals.
- Develop individualized treatment plans within your qualified scope and clinical competence.
- Explain treatment options, expected benefits, risks, and alternatives; obtain and document informed consent.
- Provide acupuncture using sterile, single-use needles and appropriate infection prevention and sharps disposal procedures.
- Monitor treatment responses, reassess progress, and adjust care plans as appropriate.
- Provide suitable patient education and self-care guidance within your training and scope.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records, including assessments, treatment details, progress notes, and follow-up recommendations.
- Collaborate with physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, making referrals when appropriate and sharing patient information only as authorized.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Contribute to ethical clinic outreach, professional networking, and practice development while respecting patient choice and confidentiality.
- Maintain current credentials and participate in continuing professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Registration in good standing with the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta, with a valid practice permit authorizing practice before services begin.
- Current professional liability insurance meeting College requirements and covering all services offered.
- Strong knowledge of acupuncture principles, anatomy, contraindications, patient assessment, and secure treatment practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
- A professional, compassionate, and patient-centred approach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinic.
- Initiative and interest in building and maintaining a patient base.
Preferred Experience and Additional Training
Experience or additional training in one or more of the following areas is an asset:
- Women’s health and supportive care relating to menstrual concerns, endometriosis, PCOS, pregnancy, fertility treatment, and IVF.
- Supportive care for patients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or sleep difficulties, alongside appropriate medical or mental health care.
- Pain management, musculoskeletal concerns, and digestive symptoms.
- Cosmetic or facial acupuncture.
- Cupping, including fire cupping, and moxibustion.
- Chinese herbal medicine and granule dispensing, supported by relevant training and insurance coverage.
- Electronic clinical records and online booking systems such as Jane App.
Additional modalities must be appropriate to the practitioner’s qualifications, insurance coverage, applicable requirements, and clinic arrangements.
What We Offer
- An established, centrally located multidisciplinary clinic.
- A modern, clean, and secure treatment environment.
- Administrative, appointment booking, and online scheduling support.
- Basic treatment supplies.
- A referral network and opportunities for professional collaboration.
- A supportive team environment.
- A competitive commission split, with opportunities for future increases.
Schedule
- Expected commitment: 10–20 hours per week.
- Morning and/or evening availability, Monday to Friday.
- Weekend availability as needed.
- Specific days and hours to be agreed upon.
- Work location: In person at Ace Physique, Calgary.
How to Apply
Please send your résumé and a short introduction to
[email protected], or apply directly through Indeed. Include your availability, registration status, and relevant clinical interests or additional training.
New graduates are welcome to apply, provided all required registration, practice permit, and insurance requirements are met before commencing patient care.
Ace Physique welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $37.61-$65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- License and Certificate to practice in Alberta? (required)
Work Location: In person
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