Per Diem Acupuncturist - Integrative Medicine, Norwalk & Danbury

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

Title: Acupuncturist Survivorship Program (Please see requirements below) - NHMP DB Integrative Medicine - Primary work location is at iPark, 761 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT with a secondary location as needed at Danbury Hospital, 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT. Per Diem, variable 8-hour shifts, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Summary: Provides routine acupuncture and Traditional East Asian Medicine therapy services to Nuvance patients/clients. An acupuncturist may perform or prescribe the use of acupuncture, acupressure, nutrition, diet, and additional practices of Traditional East Asian Medicine as delineated under Connecticut acupuncture licensure to promote, maintain and restore health.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides acupuncture and Traditional East Asian medicine services to Integrative Medicine (IM) patients/clients that are safe, appropriate, and effective.

2. Effectively communicates with the IM interdisciplinary team. Attends and contributes to IM patient care conferences and departmental meetings. Consults with appropriate treatment staff regarding treatment plans when necessary.

3. Effectively communicates and explains procedures appropriate to patient/client needs and preferences.

4. Performs and documents initial health history, assessment, and evaluation of patient/client.

5. Performs and documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines.

6. Practices appropriate acupuncture techniques.

7. Maintains patient/client confidentiality and sensitivity during all patient/client interactions; reports any unusual patient/client interactions to supervisor immediately.

8. Develops, reviews, updates and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients/clients, the public and professionals.

9. Participates in IM clinical research projects.

10. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein

11. Maintains and Models Health Values.

12. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

Education Required:

• 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.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of clinical experience in providing acupuncture services preferred. Diplomate with NCCAOM preferred.
• Experience with community acupuncture preferred.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Traditional East Asian 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.

PRN Rate: $65.00 hourly.