Acupuncturist, PRN
About The Position
The provision of comprehensive approach to pediatric healthcare with complimentary acutherapy treatment for acute and/or chronic pain and symptom management and prevention complimenting the medical treatment to enhance healing and improve overall wellness. Conditions and symptoms may include but are not limited to the following: Symptoms: pain (head, abdomen, musculoskeletal, postoperative), neuropathy, contractures, fatigue, cramping, nausea/vomiting, constipation, insomnia, tension, stress, anxiety. Conditions: Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Inflammatory Bowel Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mitochondrial Disease, Post Surgical Pain.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Licensed Acupuncturist with Tennessee Board of Acupuncture and accredited with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- One year of experience in pediatric acupuncture or Three years of professional practice in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
- Formal training in pediatric acupuncture and non-needle pediatric acupuncture therapies.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Knowledge of applicable DPCH policies and external regulations
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to educate patients, families and staff
- Basic computer skills
- Maintains and increases knowledge of pediatric acupuncture and adjunctive therapy
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrates knowledge of pediatric acupuncture
Responsibilities
- Verifies integrative therapy order for acutherapy
- Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare needs of patients including medical history, diagnosis, medications and current treatment plan
- Confirms with care team and family appropriate timing for acupuncturist visit
- Works with each patient and family to develop plans for acupuncture and adjunctive therapies consistent with organizational polices, professional regulations and state regulations.
- Educate patients and family on acupuncture therapy including risks and benefits.
- Provides acupuncture therapies specific to patient’s diagnosis and distressing symptoms considering developmental stage, sensory needs, patient tolerance
- Monitors patient response to therapy and modifies therapy as needed
- Elicit patient and family feedback on provided therapy and respond accordingly
- Provides education to patients and family specific to therapy provided
- Documents treatment and response following HIPAA compliance
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize acupuncture therapy experience
- Maintain clean environment and acupuncture equipment and supplies in compliance with DPCH infection control policies
- Present professional appearance in compliance with DPCH dress code
- Approximately 6-10 hours as week depending on patient census and needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
