Job Description

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? Yes 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.

Successful completion of examinations required by Massachusetts law, including the National Certification Committee for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) written and oral examination (completion to be verified by the NCCAOM examination board), the Clean Needle Technique course, and a Massachusetts oral and/or practical examination as required by relevant board rules and practices. Possess a valid, active and unrestrictedMassachusettsStateacupuncture license. Some college or Associate's Degree (minimum of two years of college training as defined in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts licensing requirements). Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred. Experience experience practicing acupuncture 2-3 years required and experience providing acupuncture in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, community health center, pain clinic or other integrative health care setting 2-3 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 diverse population.
• 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.

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. Brigham and Women's Hospital

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