Acupuncturist (Part-time/20 hours a week)

Summary0.5FTE / 20 hours per weekJob DescriptionPOSITION 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 servicesParticipates in marketing & promotional activitiesParticipates 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 clientsMaintains all supplies and equipment for acupuncture therapy.

Participates in marketing and community events as requestedSECONDARY FUNCTIONS : The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above : Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Masters degree or Doctorate of Chinese MedicineCurrent 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 SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is 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.

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PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare).

We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.

Outpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region.

Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.