Acupuncturist (Part-time) Job at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Wrightsville, PA

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  • Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
  • Wrightsville, PA

Job Description

Summary
0.5FTE/20 hours per week

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
  • Greet patients and or visitors to the Center, in a friendly warm manner.
  • Provides acupuncture and Oriental medicine services to patients/clients that are safe, appropriate and effective.
  • Effectively communicates with the interdisciplinary team. 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 implements educational materials to meet the needs of patients/clients, the general public, and professionals.
  • Maintains patient records and patient satisfaction in accordance with standards and protocols.
  • Assist with maintaining standards and policies on delivery of services
  • Participates in marketing & promotional activities
  • Participates with in-service activities for patients, physicians and related hospital departments.
  • Participates in clinical research projects when applicable.
  • Participates in the performance improvement program.
  • Establish empathy and a person-centered approach to clients
  • Maintains all supplies and equipment for acupuncture therapy.
  • Participates in marketing and community events as requested

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Masters degree or Doctorate of Chinese Medicine
  • Current licensure to practice as an Acupuncturist issued by the State of Pennsylvania.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed acupuncturist.
  • Current comprehensive liability insurance.
  • Conduct professional and ethical client relationships.
  • Current ability to meet or exceed all criteria for LGH Licensed Acupuncturist privileging.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of Oriental Medicine, theory, principles, techniques and methods.
  • Current Pennsylvania State and national certifications.
  • NCCAOM certification.
  • Strong organization and communication skills.
  • Self-directed and motivated to function independently, and effective as a team member.
  • A commitment to the vision of LGH Integrative Medicine.

  • Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
  • 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
  • Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
  • Child Care Subsidies
  • Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHvia-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHas a result of the referral or through other means.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work,

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