Per Diem Acupuncturist - Integrative Medicine, Norwalk & Danbury

Northwell Health•Danbury, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides routine acupuncture and Traditional East Asian Medicine therapy services to Nuvance patients/clients. An acupuncturist may perform or prescribe the use of acupuncture, acupressure, nutrition, diet, and additional practices of Traditional East Asian Medicine as delineated under Connecticut acupuncture licensure to promote, maintain and restore health. The primary work location is at iPark, 761 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT with a secondary location as needed at Danbury Hospital, 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT. This is a Per Diem position with variable 8-hour shifts, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Requirements

Must provide evidence of successful graduation (Master Level) from an ACAOM accredited acupuncture college or training program that is approved by the State of Connecticut.
Must provide evidence of completion of at least 30 hours of continuing education in acupuncture over the last two-year period.
Current and valid licensure as Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) by the State of Connecticut.
Knowledge of Traditional East Asian Medicine, theory, principles, techniques, and methods.
Strong organization and communication skills.
Self-directed and motivated to function independently, and effective as a team member.
A commitment to the vision of Nuvance Integrative Medicine.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from an ACAOM accredited college is strongly preferred.
At least 2 years of clinical experience in providing acupuncture services preferred.
Diplomate with NCCAOM preferred.
Experience with community acupuncture preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides acupuncture and Traditional East Asian medicine services to Integrative Medicine (IM) patients/clients that are safe, appropriate, and effective.
Effectively communicates with the IM interdisciplinary team. Attends and contributes to IM patient care conferences and departmental meetings. Consults with appropriate treatment staff regarding treatment plans when necessary.
Effectively communicates and explains procedures appropriate to patient/client needs and preferences.
Performs and documents initial health history, assessment, and evaluation of patient/client.
Performs and documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines.
Practices appropriate acupuncture techniques.
Maintains patient/client confidentiality and sensitivity during all patient/client interactions; reports any unusual patient/client interactions to supervisor immediately.
Develops, reviews, updates and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients/clients, the public and professionals.
Participates in IM clinical research projects.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Maintains and Models Health Values.
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.