Acupuncturist

Sutter Health • Palo Alto, CA

3d • $58 - $87

About The Position

Primarily responsible for providing individual Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations and acupuncture sessions to patients. The patient population will primarily be cancer care. Works under the clinical supervision of the medical physician. Provides appropriate Traditional Chinese Medicine services such as cupping, herbal recommendations, massage and group acupuncture. Works in collaboration with all other practitioners to provide exceptional integrative medical care to all patients. Collaborates with the other acupuncturists to implement and sustain best practices in the area of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Plays an integral role within the care team, acting as a resource and educator for patients, family members and clinical staff.

Requirements

• Master's: Traditional Chinese Medicine or Oriental Medicine
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACUPUNC-Acupuncture License
• 2 years recent relevant experience.
• Must be able to work as a member of a dynamic integrative medicine team toward the highest quality service and patient outcomes.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the Institute for Health & Healing and Sutter Health.

Nice To Haves

• Background in whole foods diets herbal products.
• Knowledge of clinical oncology patient needs.
• Knowledge of the field of integrative medicine and be prepared to work toward the appropriate integration of its approaches with conventional medicine.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations and acupuncture sessions to patients.
• Providing appropriate Traditional Chinese Medicine services such as cupping, herbal recommendations, massage and group acupuncture.
• Working in collaboration with all other practitioners to provide exceptional integrative medical care to all patients.
• Collaborating with the other acupuncturists to implement and sustain best practices in the area of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Acting as a resource and educator for patients, family members and clinical staff.

Benefits

• Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.
• As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level