We are so happy you’re considering joining the Watershed Wellness team! We have a passionate, talented, and friendly group delivering the highest quality holistic healthcare to an appreciative community. And we’re privileged to do so in one of the most beautiful clinic locations you can imagine on Pier 1 in the mighty Columbia River.
The first step in your journey to employment at Watershed Wellness is learning more about the clinic, its founders, our vision & how we approach the healing work we do. WW is not just a random assembly of practitioners, passing like ships in the night. Instead, we’re a coordinated team all contributing our talents to create space for truly resonant wellness here on the Oregon Coast.
The vision and values are essential.
- Learn more about us & our philosophy.
- Read through our blog to get a sense of the practitioners and our approach to medicine.
- You can also learn more through following us on Instagram.
Before you proceed – an important note. Please don’t skip it.
Astoria is a unique town in a unique region. The climate is often cold, windy & rainy, with mild summers. The social environment can make building friendships & dating a challenge for some. The nightlife options are limited – particularly in the off-season. Self-reliant people and those who trend more in an introverted direction will thrive, while those who require a lot of novel social stimulation may struggle. That said, it is one of the most beautiful places in the world, with ample outdoor recreation opportunities, a rich history and a growing collection of eclectic shops, great restaurants & important services.
Once you’re familiar with the clinic, you should look at the positions available below. Follow the links, read through the information, and if you think you’re a good fit – follow the instructions to apply. If you have any questions, just reach out.
We look forward to getting to know you!
Licensed Massage Therapist
As of December 2024, we are actively seeking a new Massage Therapist to join the team!
Massage therapy is one of the foundations of how we deliver deep wellness to the North Coast community. We welcome people with diverse styles and skill sets and at various levels of experience.
That said, Watershed Wellness IS NOT A SPA. If your primary goal is to engage in spa-like treatments, or if you have no interest in clinical care of people with serious musculoskeletal pathology, you will not thrive here. You will be required to do medical charting and regularly collaborate with other healthcare providers. This is a position for people who want to explore the full range of possibilities of therapeutic touch.
This is an employment position with a tiered compensation system that includes hourly plus commission and tips. We intend these to be career positions with room for growth – so bring your passion and your aspirations for developing your professional skill set. A variety of shifts are available & this position does come with benefits.
To learn more about the job, find complete information including wage & benefits here.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter & references on our website. If you do not receive a response within 2 business days, it would be appropriate to give a call (503-974-0914) or reach out using our contact form.
Licensed Acupuncturist
As of December 2024, we are actively seeking a new Chinese medicine practitioner to join the team!
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are in high demand in our region. With few practitioners available, you will find yourself immediately busy and beloved by people who deeply need your work. Interest and skill in treating musculoskeletal pain is a must – but we welcome a range of specializations & orientations so long as you are grounded in the classical/traditional medicine.
We are chiefly interested in talking to people who are just starting their careers – people with less than 5 years of experience who are interested in learning & collaborating with department head and clinic co-owner Eric Grey, MS, LAc. This practitioner should have an open mind and a willingness to spend many paid and unpaid hours in study, patient shadowing & case review outside of normal clinic duties. An interest in Classical Chinese herbalism is required – but you needn’t have any particular education or experience in that area. Interest and energy are the real prerequisites.
If you are a more experienced practitioner who would love to join the WW team, we’re happy to have a conversation with you. The ideal person in this situation would have run their own practice at some point, and found that they simply do not have any interest in the business side of things. You just want to practice! You’ll need to have some interest in Classical Chinese Medicine, ideally with some training under your belt. Above all, you’ll need to have a team-oriented perspective, and understand your role as an employee – this isn’t a place to come and practice what you want, the way you want, independently.
There are some ways of practicing acupuncture that aren’t suited to our perspective here at WW, so if these are important to you, it’s likely not a good fit:
- Trigger point acupuncture / dry needling styles
- Any type of injection therapy
- Laser assisted acupuncture
- Heavy use of electro-stim (some is fine, but if this is a primary focus, it’s probably not the place for you)
- Acupuncture styles that ignore the channel system and focus on biomedical orientations towards health and disease
This is an employment position with a tiered compensation system that includes hourly plus commission and tips. We intend these to be career positions with room for growth – so bring your passion and your aspirations for developing your professional skillset. A variety of shifts are available & this position does come with benefits.
To learn more about the job, find complete information including wage & benefits here.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter & references on our website. If you do not receive a response within 2 business days, it would be appropriate to give a call (503-974-0914) or reach out using our contact form.
