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Acupuncturist NEX

Advocate Health · West Allis, WI · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a client whose progress stalled. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they re-evaluate and adjust the plan instead of repeating the same treatment.

How do you tailor home-care education so a client actually follows it between visits?

What they are checking: Whether their teaching is practical and personal enough that clients act on it.

What would you do

Documentation has to be done the same business day. How do you make sure that happens on a busy evening?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep charting current, since the posting makes same-day documentation a firm rule.

How do you explain acupuncture to a client who is skeptical or nervous about needles?

What they are checking: Whether they can educate calmly and set honest expectations without overpromising results.

A client tells you they've stopped taking a prescribed medicine because acupuncture is working. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay within their scope and encourage the client to talk to their physician.

The schedule is part time within set windows, including at least two evenings. How would you shape that around your availability?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the evening hours the clinic needs.

About the work

Walk me through how you assess a new client and turn that into a treatment plan.

What they are checking: Whether they gather a full history and connect findings to goals, as the posting asks for synthesis into a plan.

How do you work alongside a client's medical treatment, for example someone in cancer care or on blood thinners?

What they are checking: Whether they know contraindications and precautions and respect the client's medical team in a hospital setting.

What safety steps do you follow for clean needle technique and needle disposal?

What they are checking: Whether they practice clean needle technique and sharps safety with no shortcuts.

How do you adjust treatment for a child, a pregnant client or an older adult?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt care across the life span, which the posting names directly.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11104 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Retail Shop Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 16 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Will work to develop a schedule that is mutually agreeable to successful applicant and the department within the time constrains of Monday and Friday 1:30 pm to 8:00 pm and Wednesday between 8 am and 8 pm, with at least 2 days of evening hours. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Major Responsibilities: • Performs assessment of client status and formulates a treatment care plan in accordance with the client's goals and acupuncture practice standards. Ensures assessments reflect synthesis of gathered data into an appropriate plan of care. • Develops an acupuncture plan of care that reflects the client's goals while incorporating the principles of growth and development over the life span. Provides acupuncture as a single course of treatment or in conjunction with other forms of medical treatment according to licensure guidelines and professional practice standards. • Completes all required documentation within the same business day of the client visit. All written communication must be legible and concise and entered into the medical record. Establishes and maintains all required departmental documentation following department policy. • Tailors education (written and verbal instruction) to meet the age-specific and individualized need of the client. Recognizes client's inability to attain goals and consults with other appropriate professionals in the interest of the client. • Facilitates client's obtainment of equipment or supplies to meet individualized goals. Acknowledges confidential nature of the professional relationship with a client and respects each client's right to privacy. • Reports promptly to any referring physicians, if requested, the method of acupuncture treatment and the results of such treatment with the information the referring physician requires maintaining the records regarding acupuncture treatment. • Takes an active role in program development and contributes ideas for the development of promotional materials and community education. Develops formal educational offerings in accordance with department strategies to meet customer needs. • Provides an environment consistent with accepted standards of sanitation, hygiene, safety and Universal Precautions. • Participates in self-directed, professional continuing education to enhance clinical performance by updating theoretical knowledge, technique skills and clinical applications. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Acupuncture license issued by the state in which the team member practices • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Education Required: • Master's Degree in Acupuncture. Experience Required: • Typically requires 5 years of experience in the practice of acupuncture that includes the use of acupuncture with a minimum of 100 different patients and 500 patient visits per year required. Practice scope must be at least 70% general health care. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Good human relations, communication, organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. • Must be able to assist in lifting/moving patients. Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 75 pounds without assistance. • Must be able to stand 70% of the day and sit, walk, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, twist, crawl, kneel and climb throughout the workday. • Repetitive use of the hands and fine motor manipulation for grasping small objects in all activities, including the placement of acupuncture needles. • Must have functional use of the senses to allow for effective communication. Vision must be corrected to 20/60. • Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids through patient contact and therefore must wear protective clothing as needed. • May be exposed to mechanical, radiation and electrical hazards associated with x-ray and other equipment. Required wearing protective clothing including lead shield for x-ray precautions. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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