Acupuncturist

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Job Summary

Summary: Acupuncturist provides acupuncture therapy services to adult and/or pediatric patients within scope of practice. Primary areas of focus for acupuncturist includes alleviation of pain stress and anxiety associated with illness and treatment as well as other side effects and symptoms. The acupuncturist treats in both inpatient and ambulatory settings as directed by their supervisor.

Providing acupuncture treatments in accordance with the laws regulations and guidelines of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the practice of acupuncture (243 CMR 4.00 and 5.00. the Practice of Acupuncture) and the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Policy and Procedures Manuals.

Education
Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study required or Masters Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
no

Licenses and Credentials
Acupuncturist Completed training in an accredited acupuncture school. Masters degree in Acupuncture or Acupuncture and Oriental medicine or equivalent from an accredited Institution preferred. NCCAOM Certification required.

HR Only required Basic Life Support BLS Certification

Experience
Experience practicing acupuncture 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 23 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 knowledge and skills necessary to communicate clinical information to a range of clinical colleaguse.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse population.
Work independently be selfdirected 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.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (3466%)

Walking Frequently (3466%)

Sitting Occasionally (333%)

Lifting Frequently (3466%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (3466%) 20lbs 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (333%)

Pulling Occasionally (333%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (3466%)

Stooping Occasionally (333%)

Kneeling Occasionally (333%)

Crouching Occasionally (333%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (3466%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (3466%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (3466%)

Feeling Constantly (67100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision Far Constantly (67100%)

Vision Near Constantly (67100%)

Talking Constantly (67100%)

Hearing Constantly (67100%)

Onsite

32 Fruit Street

23

Regular

Day (United States of America)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)2827642.

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