Acupuncturist Survivorship Program (Part time 32 hours)

Patient Care Services Danbury, Connecticut

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Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Acupuncturist Survivorship Program

Danbury, CT

Part-time, 32 hours: Monday - Friday, variable.

Summary:

Provides routine acupuncture and Oriental medicine therapy services to Nuvance patients/clients. An acupuncturist may perform or prescribe the use of acupuncture, acupressure, nutrition, diet, and additional practices of Oriental Medicine as delineated under Connecticut acupuncture licensure to promote, maintain and restore health.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides acupuncture and Oriental medicine services to Nuvance Integrative Medicine (IM) patients/clients that are safe, appropriate, and effective.
  • Effectively communicates with the Nuvance IM interdisciplinary team. Attends and contributes to Nuvance IM patient care conferences and departmental meetings. Consults with appropriate treatment staff regarding treatment plans when necessary.
  • Effectively communicates and explains procedures appropriate to patient/client needs and preferences.
  • Performs and documents initial health history, assessment, and evaluation of patient/client.
  • Performs and documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines.
  • Practices appropriate acupuncture techniques.
  • Maintains patient/client confidentiality and sensitivity during all patient/client interactions; reports any unusual patient/client interactions to supervisor immediately.
  • Develops, reviews, updates and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients/clients, the public and professionals.
  • Participates in Nuvance IM clinical research projects.
  • Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein
  • Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
  • Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
     
    Required Qualifications
    • At least 3 years of practice experience. Diplomate with NCCAOM preferred.
    Education:
     
    • Must provide evidence of successful graduation (Master Level) from an ACAOM accredited acupuncture college or training program that is approved by the State of Connecticut.
    • Doctorate of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from an ACAOM accredited college is strongly preferred.
    • Must provide evidence of completion of at least 30 hours of continuing education in acupuncture over the last two-year period.
    Experience:
     
    • ·At least 3 years of clinical experience in providing acupuncture services preferred.
    • Experience with community acupuncture preferred.
    Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
     
    • Current and valid licensure as Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) by the State of Connecticut
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
     
    • Knowledge of Oriental Medicine, theory, principles, techniques, and methods. Strong organization and communication skills.
    • Self-directed and motivated to function independently, and effective as a team member. A commitment to the vision of Nuvance Integrative Medicine.

    Working Conditions:

    Manual: Some manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity

    Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

    Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

    Org Unit: 2055

    Department: Integrative Medicine

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly, commensurate with experience

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