Eastern Medicine Doctor

Duties and Responsibilities: Eastern medicine doctors treat disorders and illnesses through the application of traditional Chinese medicine practices such as Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and tui na. Chinese medicine practitioners may perform the following tasks:

• Diagnose health problems through discussions with the patient; checking the patient's pulse and tongue; and observing abnormalities in sleep, appetite, perspiration and body temperature
• Formulate traditional Chinese medicine treatment plans based on the patient's diagnosis
• Prescribe medicinal substances derived from roots, flowers, seeds and leaves in the form of teas, capsules, tinctures or powders
• Advise on dietary and lifestyle choices
• Apply other therapies such as acupuncture, cupping, "tui na", and exercise and breathing therapy.

Salary: $25,000

Education: There are no specific requirements.