Sr. Acupuncturist

University of Miami•Miami, FL

102d

About The Position

The Acupuncturist provides a holistic approach to the maintenance of health and the management of disease with a focus on improving patients’ and clients’ overall well-being. Th Acupuncturist practices the accurate application of acupuncture to treat and manage a variety of emotional, mental, and physical disorders to maintain patients’ general good health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
Licensed Acupuncture Physician (L.Ac. or AP in Florida)
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Oncology Acupuncture Certification or Related CEUs

Responsibilities

Conducts a detailed diagnosis and collects data on a patient’s lifestyle, diet, health history, and symptoms before developing a tailored treatment plan.
Focuses on manipulating and maintaining the balance of ‘life energy’ or ‘life spirit’ in the body with the insertion of needles into various acupuncture points.
Administers treatment over varied periods of time, ranging from one month to a year or more, depending on the severity of the condition and the patient’s reaction to the treatment.
Ensures all safety, infection, quality, and environmental procedures and rules are in place and used.
Reviews and discusses treatment options and preventative measures with patients.
Assesses and monitors patients’ progress, maintaining detailed and complete records of health care plans and prognoses.
Dispenses herbal formulas and informs patients of dosages and frequencies, treatment duration, possible side effects, and drug interactions.
Adheres to local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and statutes.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Rotate between main campus, outpatient clinics, and satellite locations to increase access to integrative care.
Maintain detailed documentation in the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) to track patient progress and symptom changes.