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Acupuncturist - ( 3302695 )

**Description**

**Summary**

Perform acupuncture services with the intention of positively affecting the health and well being of the client. Assure high level of professionalism with client interactions and rendering of acupuncture services.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Patient medical history, including patient's lifestyle and diet is obtained prior to performing treatment.

* Personalized treatment plan is developed for the patient to achieve desired outcomes.

* Patient information and education is provided regarding the treatment plan and areas of question and concern are addressed to the patient's satisfaction.

* Acupuncture services are tailored and performed for the patient in accordance with Acupuncture standards of practice.

* Needles are handled properly according to professional guidelines.

* Medical record documentation is completed per established guidelines.

* Acupuncture services are marketed with referral sources and at community events to increase awareness and understanding of this intervention.

* In-service education is provided to staff upon request to ensure acupuncture is understood and offered to patients as an alternative.

* Education is provided to students, residents, and fellows rotating through the facility.

* Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

* PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

**Qualifications**

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Education/Degree**

Required: Graduate of an acupuncture college or training program.

**Experience**

Required: Minimum of one year experience as acupuncturist in a health care /rehabilitation setting.

**Licensure**

Required: Current and valid licensure as Licensed Acupuncturist from the Massachusetts Licensure Board or active full medical license and proof of acupuncture certification course completion and competency."

**Skills**

Required:

* Must demonstrate problem solving skills for treatment planning and execution taking into consideration each patient's age, psychosocial, and cultural background.

* Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrate the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background.

* Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred:

* Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

* Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

* Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

* High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

* Attention to detail. **EEO Statement:**

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. PHH takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law.

**Primary Location** : MA-Charlestown-SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston

**Work Locations** :

SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston

300 1st Avenue

Charlestown 02129

**Job** : Professional/Managerial

**Organization** : Spaulding Hospital-Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)

**Schedule** : Per Diem

**Standard Hours:** : 1

**Shift** : Day Job

**Employee Status** : Limited Term / Per Diem

**Recruiting Department:** : SRH Research

**Job Posting** : Aug 27, 2024

**Req ID:** 3302695

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