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Type: FBU school Opening

Acupuncturist/ Intern

Employer/Practice: Dr. Kwong dba Center for Integrated Medicine
Address: Center for Integrated Medicine
816 W. Oak Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
Phone number: (559) 625-4246
Email Address: integratedmedicine@sbcglobal.net
Web Address: http://www.allholisticmed.org

Job/practice location

Visalia, CA

About the Employer

Dr. K. Kwong, Pharm.D., L.Ac., O.M.D.
Co-Founder & Proprietor, Centers for Integrated Medicine
Physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Lic. Acupuncturist & Herbalist
Natural and Holistic Family Medicine
Professor of Integrative Medicine
Doctor of Pharmacology
Clinical Preceptor to Medical Interns

Third Generation Chinese Medicine Physician

TCM Medical Practice since 1994

Founder and President of Asian Cultural Society: Non-profit

Founder and President of Tulare Kings Autism Spectrum Ass.: Non-profit

Job Description

Rare opportunity to join and progress with a fast paced/growing modern professional TCM practice. Great opportunity for advancement.  Gain hands-on experience and learn from a senior doctor; clinical skills, business skills and leadership skills. Work within the inner structure of our team of supportive staff and other personnel for patient retainment.  Help organize community-based TCM projects.  Help to perform marketing and sales skills in addition to training to become a manager at one of our clinics.

The building houses the TCM medical clinic, one-of-kind Chinese medicine pharmacy with both prescription area and area for over the counter natural products, areas for our public education & awareness series consisting of workshops and Tai chi/ Qigong classes, Asian herb garden, Chinese tea section, etc.  The Center is a stay alone building with plenty of parking.

Qualifications

There are two types of candidates that may apply.

  1. Fourth year TCM student or recent graduate.  Must be in good standing with university. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Flexible schedule.  Payment of wages after a non-pay probationary period.  One may refer to article published in Acupuncture Today about the Center as a accredited teaching facility.

  2. Licensed Acupuncturist.  Recently licenced is welcome. Attention to details. Must have the desire to follow and learn proprietary techniques. Self study and homework may be necessary to review basic TCM assessment, differential diagnostics, therapies with or without the help of Dr. Kwong.  You will be treated as a resident TCM doctor/ acupuncturist and will be trained to become a primary care TCM physician practicing within the L.Ac. scope of practice.  Payment/ wages  after a non-pay probationary period.


Other require skills:

-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

-Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds if needed and able to get up from chair readily

-Professional attire.  Energetic and self starter

-Help to facilitate the growth of the medical practice

 

Short Description

Clinic is located in a city that is 1&1/2 hour to the mountains and 2&1/2 hours to the beach. Affordable living unlike that of San Francisco or LA. Beautiful city with green open spaces and well kept homes. Family oriented city of a population of 150,000 with 200,000 people in nearby smaller towns. Friendly people and green open spaces. Visalia is the top city for working class retirees in California.

Candidates are encouraged to submit
-Resume with three references (work related only). Please do not use family or friends that are not work related as references
-Photo ID
-School transcript (if a student)
-Malpractice insurance (if L.Ac licensed)
-Copy of school diploma (s)

How to contact

Phone: 559-625-4246
Email: integratedmedicine@sbcglobal.net
Fax: 559-625-4778