Integrative Medicine with Purpose, Compassion, and Impact.

Location: Salish Cancer Center | Fife, WA | On-Site

Status: Part-Time | 0.5 FTE | 20 Hrs/Wk

Hiring Range: $46.55 - $74.75 per hour

Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

At Salish Cancer Center, we believe cancer care should treat the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Acupuncturist to join our integrative care team in a part-time capacity (0.5 FTE) and help expand access to Traditional Chinese Medicine within a collaborative oncology setting.

This is a meaningful opportunity to work alongside oncologists, nurses, and interdisciplinary providers to support symptom management, treatment-related side effects, and overall well-being for patients navigating cancer care.

What You’ll Do:

As our Oncology Acupuncturist at Salish Cancer Center, you will provide high-quality acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine services within an integrative oncology model. You’ll play an essential role in helping patients improve quality of life during and after treatment, while contributing to a culturally responsive and patient-centered care environment.

• Conduct comprehensive patient consultations, assessments, and individualized treatment planning grounded in clinical findings and integrative oncology best practices
• Provide acupuncture and related therapeutic modalities, including Tui Na, Qigong, meditation techniques, and other supportive therapies as appropriate
• Educate patients on treatment plans, expected outcomes, precautions, and post-treatment care
• Recommend and provide education on Chinese herbal medicine, including safety, contraindications, and potential interactions
• Monitor patient responses and adjust treatment plans to optimize outcomes
• Collaborate closely with oncology providers to ensure coordinated, safe, and effective care
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
• Support dietary supplement inventory and patient education related to integrative services
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, infection control, and quality assurance

What You Bring:

• Graduate of an ACAOM-accredited College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• Certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
• Current Washington State license as an East Asian Medicine Practitioner
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with oncology patients

Why Salish Cancer Center?

You’ll be part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to transforming the lives of those touched by cancer. We blend state-of-the-art oncology care with integrative, patient-centered approaches that support the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.

• A Mission That Matters. You’ll help deliver compassionate care that honors dignity and respect, empowering patients and their families through every stage of their cancer journey. Our mission emphasizes integrity, inclusivity, and healing for everyone touched by cancer.
• Team-Centered, Collaborative Environment. Our providers and staff take pride in their work, going above and beyond to ensure personalized care for every patient. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced clinicians across medical oncology, naturopathic care, acupuncture, and native healing modalities.
• Integrative and Innovative Care. Salish Cancer Center is known for its integrative approach that combines evidence-based treatments with complementary therapies, including naturopathic medicine and acupuncture, supporting holistic wellness alongside conventional cancer care.
• State-of-the-Art Facility. Our center features a modern infusion suite and on-site pharmacy, with advanced clinical resources that help staff deliver high-quality oncology services in a supportive setting.
• Inclusive Culture and Values. We uphold values of compassion, respect, integrity, and health, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where every team member and patient feels welcomed and valued.
• Community Impact. As a not-for-profit entity of the Puyallup Tribe, Salish Cancer Center plays a meaningful role in the community — offering hope, support, and care that honors culture, tradition, and individual healing journeys.

Our team is deeply committed to supporting patients and families with dignity, compassion, and excellence. If you are passionate about integrative oncology and want to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and community-focused environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us advance whole-person cancer care in our community.

In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.