Acupuncturist

Licensed Acupuncturist (W2) — Integrative Clinic in Portland

Johns Landing, Portland, OR | Part-time (25 hrs/week to start, room to grow)

Part-Time Acupuncturist — Room to Grow

Attunement Wellness is a thriving integrative clinic in Portland’s Johns Landing neighborhood. Our chiropractic and massage practices are well-established, and we’re hiring a Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) to expand our acupuncture services alongside them.

This is a 25-hour-per-week role to start (Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays), with a clear path forward: grow into full-time as your schedule fills, or stay part-time long-term while we bring on additional providers. You’ll receive a steady stream of in-house referrals from our chiropractor and LMTs, plus warm word-of-mouth from our established patient base. Realistically, building a consistent caseload takes time, strong clinical communication, and follow-through — but you won’t be starting from scratch, and you won’t be doing it alone.

If you want to practice excellent acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in a warm, collaborative setting alongside a chiropractor and massage therapists — with real infrastructure behind you and room to shape your own caseload — keep reading.

Why Attunement Wellness

• Warm in-house referral pipeline. — Receive a steady flow of in-house referrals from our chiropractor and LMTs — neck and back pain, MVA patients, headache and migraine sufferers, prenatal patients, athletes and weekend warriors, stress and sleep concerns, women’s health, and the full spectrum of pain and wellness cases.
• True integrative practice. — Co-treat and co-refer with our chiropractor and LMTs in the same building. Your patients get better, faster.
• W2 stability with growth potential. — Reliable pay, taxes handled, no 1099 headaches. Start at 25 hrs/week with a clear path to full-time as your schedule fills — or stay part-time long-term while we add additional providers. Healthcare benefits available once you reach 32 hours/week. Competitive base plus performance structure — details discussed in interview.
• Mentorship-friendly. — New grads welcome — we invest in clinical development, mentoring, and team learning.
• No high-pressure sales culture. — We recommend what patients actually need. Period.
• Beautiful Portland location. — Easy access from downtown, OHSU, Sellwood, and the west side.

The Patient Population You’ll Serve

A diverse, motivated caseload including:

• Neck, back, and joint pain — acute, chronic, and post-injury
• Motor vehicle accident (MVA) recovery
• Headaches and migraines
• Stress, anxiety, and sleep concerns
• Women’s health — menstrual concerns, fertility support, perimenopause and menopause
• Prenatal and postpartum care
• Athletes and weekend warriors — sports injuries, performance, and recovery
• Repetitive stress and overuse injuries
• Digestive health
• TMJ dysfunction
• Allergies, sinus issues, and general immune and wellness support

What You’ll Do

Clinical Care

• Perform thorough evaluations and build individualized treatment plans
• Deliver skilled acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine care tailored to each patient’s goals and presentation
• Educate patients clearly on findings, prognosis, and home support strategies
• Document efficiently and accurately (timely SOAP charting)

Team-Based Care

• Coordinate care plans with our chiropractor and LMTs for best outcomes
• Communicate openly about treatment goals, progress, and referrals
• Contribute to a culture of professionalism, learning, and mutual respect

Clinic Operations

• Maintain accurate charting and compliance with clinic policies
• Apply solid working knowledge of acupuncture procedure coding within scope
• Support smooth patient flow with the front desk and care team
• Participate in team meetings and clinic improvement initiatives

Sample Schedule:

25 hours per week to start, with room to expand as your caseload grows:

• Mondays — 9:00am–6:00pm
• Thursdays — 9:00am–6:00pm
• Saturdays — 9:00am–4:00pm

We look for consistent weekly availability, willingness to coordinate with team-based care plans, and comfort in a busy, collaborative environment.

Who We’re Looking For

Required

• Active Oregon Acupuncture license (LAc) — or eligible to be licensed in Oregon prior to start (NCCAOM certification expected)
• Strong clinical assessment skills across a broad pain and wellness caseload
• Excellent communicator — with patients, teammates, and front-desk staff
• Team-oriented, coachable, and committed to ongoing learning
• Comfortable serving diverse populations (pain, MVA, prenatal, stress and wellness, athletes)
• Comfortable seeing more than one patient per hour — confident managing multi-room treatment flow

Preferred

• Credentialed with most major insurance carriers — or actively working toward credentialing

Bonus (not required, but a plus)

• Electroacupuncture

New grads encouraged to apply — if you’re finishing your program and will be licensed soon, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Values

• Attunement — Returning to harmony: body, mind, and spirit
• Patient-centered care — Listen first, treat the whole person, tailor every plan
• Clinical excellence & safety — Evidence-informed care, high standards, licensed expertise
• Collaboration — Team-based integrative care; we coordinate and refer for best outcomes
• Integrity & transparency — Clear recommendations, clear pricing and policies, no pressure

How to Apply

Send the following to [hiring email]:

• Your CV / resume
• A short note (3–5 sentences) answering this reflection prompt:

What is one area of clinical communication you want to strengthen this month — and why?

We read every application and reply to qualified candidates within 3 business days. First interviews start immediately.

We are hiring now and aiming to fill this role as soon as the right candidate is found.

Attunement Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all team members and patients.

Pay: $45.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How would you describe your acupuncture style?

• Do you have experience working in a clinical, physical therapy, or sports rehabilitation setting?
• Are you available to work Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays to start?

License/Certification:

• OMB license (Required)

Work Location: In person