Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner

Sunstone Medical Clinic & Pharmasave # 1046 are hiring a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. The position is for 40 hours per week for a salary of $70 per hour and the following are the job duties for the position: Consult with patients regarding their symptoms, medical history, diet, lifestyle, and psychological health in order to diagnose disease, physiological disorders and injuries of patients. Develop a traditional Chinese Medicine treatment plan with raw herbs or other medicine based on the diagnosis. Explain the procedures, risks and benefits of treatments. Treat patients using a variety of tools, depending on patient's health condition Treat patients by using acupuncture and other stimulation techniques that include heat, light 9including laser), acupressure and Tui na (massage therapy), magnets, scraping (gua sha), suction (ba guan) and electronic currents. Provide consistent professional TCM treatments, such as acupuncture, cupping and Tui Na. May prescribe, mix and dispense herbs and herbal formulas and administer treatment using other botanical/natural medicines or dietary supplements. May prescribe exercises, breathing and movement therapy (qi gong or tai chi) and food cures. Evaluate and document patients' progress. Comply with quality, safety and infection prevention protocols, as well as laws and regulations in BC.