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Acupuncturist

SSM Health · Fond du Lac, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role is inside a health system. How would you work with physicians and other providers?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate and coordinate with medical teams in an integrated setting.

How do you set realistic expectations with a patient who wants quick results?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about outcomes and build long-term trust.

What would you do

What would make you stop treatment and refer a patient to a physician?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize red flags that need medical care beyond acupuncture.

A patient faints during treatment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can respond calmly to a needle reaction and keep the patient safe.

About the work

Walk me through your first visit with a new patient, from intake to treatment.

What they are checking: Whether they take a full history and assessment before choosing a treatment plan.

How do you keep needling safe and follow infection control?

What they are checking: Whether they use clean needle technique and safety practices consistently.

What precautions do you take with patients on blood thinners or who are pregnant?

What they are checking: Whether they know contraindications and adjust treatment safely.

How do you use moxibustion or electrical stimulation safely?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the risks of burns or electrical injury and how to prevent them.

How do you teach patients about breathing, stretching or relaxation to support their care at home?

What they are checking: Whether they give practical self-care guidance, as the posting describes.

How do you document treatment so other providers can understand it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep clear records that fit into a medical health record.

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The full job description

As published by SSM Health.

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-Agnesian Health Plaza Bldg A Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Diagnoses, prevents, or treats disease based on traditional Chinese medical concepts of treating specific areas of the human body, known as acupuncture points or meridians. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Collects medical histories and general lifestyle information from patients. Assess patient’s general physical appearance to properly treat. • Educates patients on topics such as meditation, ergonomics, stretching, exercise, nutrition, the healing process, breathing, and relaxation techniques. • Administers treatment through the use of manual, thermal, or electrical stimulation; acupuncture needles and moxibustion. • Maintains and follows standard quality, safety, and environmental infection control procedures. • Maintains detailed and complete records of health care plans. • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE • No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Constant standing. • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). • Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. • Occasional lifting/moving patients. • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. • Occasional driving. • Rare crawling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: Illinois • Acupuncturist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri • Acupuncturist - Missouri Acupuncturist Advisory Committee, Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma • N/A State of Work Location: Wisconsin • Acupuncturist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 7054010166 INTEGRATIVE HEALTH MOB Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. • Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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