Acupuncturist PRN

Job Description:

Posting Specifics

This is a position starting PRN but has a possibility of transitioning to part-time or full-time in the future.

Job Essentials

• Verifies medical records including the physician's orders for integrated medicine, which may include acupuncture, reviews their medical file for contraindications/precautions for treatment.

• Collects medical history and general health and life style information from patient

• Analyzes physician findings and medical history to make diagnoses according to Oriental Medicine

• Works with each patient to develop a treatment plan and strategy based on their diagnoses as well as individual needs

• Explains procedure and discusses individual treatment

• Inspects area to be treated looking for edema, blisters, and/or rash, and if present, reports issues to physician/nurse before beginning treatment.

• Provides prescribed treatments as determined by the patient's treatment plan

• Observes and assesses patient for any unexpected or undesirable physical/emotional reactions. When necessary, suspends treatment, and provides appropriate intervention. Reports adverse reactions to physician/nurse as indicated.

• Maintains detailed and complete records, health care plans and prognoses.

• Educates patient on topics such as ergonomics, stretching, exercise, nutrition, the healing process, breathing, and relaxation techniques.

• Evaluates treatment outcomes and makes further treatment recommendations as necessary to further promote, restore, or maintain health.

• Works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team which may include the LiVe Well Center and medical community healthcare team that provides as full complement of services to meet patients' personal health needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

• Graduate of a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). Education is verified.

• Current license to practice Acupuncture in the State of Utah.

• Current certification from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

• Has treated a minimum of 50 pediatric patients in the last year.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to discuss the scientific basis and commonly used techniques for acupuncture and complementary medical therapies.

• Traditional Chinese or Japanese Medicine pediatric training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional practice in the field of Acupuncture or Integrative Medicine.

• Orthopedic training in acupuncture.

Physical Requirements:

No Additional Description Available

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

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