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Job Summary
Promotes, maintains, and restores patient health by conducting physical examinations, tests, and interviews; observing patient; analyzing treatment options based on the meridian system, special and extra loci, and auriculotherapy; determining appropriate treatments to achieve balance; applying needling techniques, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, and acupressure.Does this position require Patient Care? Y
Qualifications
Essential Functions
-Develop a group acupuncture program
-Accept referrals from physicians either in writing or orally. Schedule treatment and/or consults in accordance with Hospital regulations and guidelines.
-Documents patient treatments by charting in records.
-Contributes to acupuncture and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
-Acupuncture services are marketed with referral sources and at community events to increase awareness and understanding of this intervention.
-Maintains patient confidence and protects organization operations by keeping information confidential, cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Acupuncturist NH State License Required
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Required within 2 weeks of hire
Experience practicing acupuncture 1-2 years required
Experience providing acupuncture in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, community health center, pain clinic or other integrative health care setting
1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of acupuncture theory, anatomy and physiology.
- Demonstrated ability to make appropriate judgments of the patient to provide safe acupuncture.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served on assigned units.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with
varied populations.
- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
- High level of service delivery Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Must carry professional liability insurance.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
15 Old Rollinsford Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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