Acupuncturist Job Description
In most states, licensed acupuncturists may operate a private
practice independently, while some states require that an acupuncturist
work in a subservient relationship with an MD. Acupuncture is used for a
broad range of health issues, including chronic disease, pain, internal
medicine, rehabilitation, and prevention based on Oriental medical
theory. An acupuncturist questions the patient to make a diagnosis and
determine which points to treat. Using traditional Chinese medicine, the
acupuncturist makes observations of the left and right radial pulses,
and analyzes the color and coating of the tongue. The treatment of
points is said to promote the flow of energy, known as Qi, throughout
the body.
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Acupuncturist Salary
An acupuncturist salary is based on several factors including years
of experience, location, type of facility, and level of education.
As stated at PayScale.com, acupuncturists with less than 1 year
experience earned a median salary of $45,000, while acupuncturists with
20 year or more experience earned a median salary of $122,500.
Payscale.com also shows that acupuncturist salary can very greatly
based on location, as follows:
- California $62,500
- New York $60,000
- Oregon $45,000
- Texas $33,750
- Florida $50,000
- Massachusetts $48,000
Acupuncturist Job Outlook
Currently 41 states recognize acupuncture and oriental medicine.
Eight additional states have introduced legislation.
A recent survey indicates that the number of licensed acupuncturists
has risen to 10,512. The FDA estimates 9-12 million patient visits per
year to acupuncturists, with the number increasing every year.
A study showed that 57 percent of physicians in northern California
use or recommend acupuncture. Most insurance plans include acupuncture
treatment. Both are signs of acceptance and success of acupuncture
treatments.
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