
Acupuncturist
@Emory Healthcare posted 2 years ago Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 9134
- Offered Salary 1000
- Experience Less Than 1 Year
- Industry Management
- Qualifications Medical
Job Description
Overview:
Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines Emory Acupuncturists. No matter where you are in your career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital.
Our Acupuncturists are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.
Become a part of the groundbreaking cancer research and outstanding cancer patient care that are the hallmarks of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Georgia’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Acupuncturist, Non-MD will practice acupuncture based upon traditional oriental medical theories to improve and maintain health through the stimulation of acupuncture points and channels by the use of needles, manual stimulation, and electrical stimulation.
- The Acupuncturist, Non-MD will engage in building a practice and will participate in Emory clinical research.
- The acupuncturist will be compassionate, caring, sensitive to patients’ needs, and passionate about being a member of a team.
- Provides assessment, diagnoses and treatment according to traditional oriental medical methods.
- Obtains pertinent history, performs appropriate physical assessment and diagnosis.
- Develops and implements acupuncture treatment plan with short and long term goals based on approved standards of care.
- Provides evidence based acupuncture and acupressure treatments according to plan.
- Consults with the referring and sponsoring Physicians and other providers to ensure prescribed treatment plan is compatible with recommendations from other team members.
- Provides ongoing communication with the patient’s referring physician and other health care providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan; counsels patient in meeting established goals.
- Meets assessed needs and ensures short and long term goals are met. Plans follow up care as needed.
- Documents patients’ records in an accurate and timely manner.
- Documents acupuncture visits and records pertinent data in their online medical record in accordance with policies.
- Completes all relevant paperwork; submits forms and reports in a timely manner.
- Actively participates in staff and/or interdisciplinary meetings, task forces, projects and Inventory maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a degree in Acupuncture from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) AND a minimum of one (1) year in medical/hospital, medical office, or wellness center Acupuncture experience required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
- Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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