Acupuncturist Survivorship Program; Part time

Acupuncturist Survivorship Program

Danbury, CT

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

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.

• 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.

• At least 3 years of practice experience. Diplomate with NCCAOM preferred.

• 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.

• At least 3 years of clinical experience in providing acupuncture services preferred.
• Experience with community acupuncture preferred.

• Current and valid licensure as Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) by the State of Connecticut

• 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.

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