Acupuncturist

SHIFT:

• Responsible for the provision of acupuncture (and other integrative therapeutic interventions appropriate to his/her scope of practice and training) to patients on a continuum of age, health and wellness.
• Evaluates patients to determine appropriateness of services; establishes long- and short-term goals with patient and caregiver involvement; and develops an individualized treatment plan incorporating patient and caregiver needs.
• Consults with the patient's specialty and/or primary care providers, as necessary.
• Facilitates treatment sessions, utilizing an evidence-based approach, to meet each patient's specific needs and to achieve care plan goals. Observes progress and/or changes in patient's condition and modifies plan accordingly. Explains the treatment to patients and families and responds to their questions and concerns.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes and recommends new or altered treatments as necessary to further promote, restore, or maintain health. Assesses patient's progress through questioning and examination as well as reviewing treatment plans, if necessary.
• Maintains detailed and complete records of session by documentation in the patient's electronic medical record. Documents patient's evaluation results, objective status, progress towards goals, treatment plan, and recommendations in compliance with documentation requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations.
• Educates patients and caregivers on treatment goals and therapy plan; instructs patients and caregivers on activities to follow while in hospital or at home; documents instruction; and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.
• Maintains the administrative functions of individual caseload, including scheduling patients for treatment, entering daily charges, and submitting timely documentation to appropriate parties.
• Actively engages in building utilization of the Integrative Health Program's services.
• Conducts formal and informal educational programs for hospital staff, students and community. Develops and maintains a portfolio of educational materials for clinicians and patients, using print and non-print media.
• Receives continuing education, reads professional journals, and keeps up-to-date on industry practices and regulations.
• Participates in departmental in-service training programs to enhance professional development.
• Collaborates with physicians, third-party payors, relevant healthcare providers and community stakeholders.
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws, regulations and statutes.
• Adheres to program guidelines. Maintains and follows standard quality, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.
• Sets-up and breaks down rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
• Manages the inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Adheres to the department productivity standards.
• Participates in research activities as required.

• Master's Degree Acupuncture Required

• At least five (5) years experience as an Acupuncturist. Required and
• At least one (1) year experience working with pediatric clients. Required
• At least one (1) year experience working within a healthcare delivery Preferred
• Acupuncture training or clinical experience in selected specialties, such as hematology, oncology, pain management or sports medicine.

• Licensed Acupuncturist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Licensed Acupuncturist (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
• NCCAOM Certification (Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) - National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - upon hire - Required