Tai Chi Instructor, Bennett Cancer Center, Per Diem
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Stamford Health
Stamford, CT, US
Summary
Lead weekly Tai Chi classes for cancer patients to help manage chemotherapy side effects and reduce stress. Responsibilities include assessing patient appropriateness, tailoring treatments, and maintaining clinical documentation.
Job Description
This position will lead a Tai Chi class at the Bennett Cancer Center every Thursday from 11:00-12:00pm
Tai Chi Instruction at the Bennett Cancer Center is a program designed to:
- Better manage side effects from chemotherapy and radiation.
- Minimize anxiety depression, and stress.
- Improve muscle strength, balance, and endurance.
- Reduce pain and muscle tension.
- Tap into and experience the power of controlling your breath.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Responsible for performing the contracted integrative oncology modality.
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Responsible for assessment of patient’s appropriateness for treatment and for tailoring the treatment to meet the patient’s needs.
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Responsible for administering pre- and post-treatment quality-of-life surveys as appropriate.
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Maintains appropriate documentation and record-keeping.
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Communicates issues to appropriate coordinator.
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Responsible for educational workshops that fall under his or her area of expertise.
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Meets Stamford Health System’s standards for appropriate professional behavior at all times.
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Responsible for maintaining a timely schedule.
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Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.
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Completes required continuous hospital required training and education, including department specific requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be certified in Original Tai Chi Fundamentals
- Tai Chi Adapted Program certifications
We are independent, not-for-profit, and exclusively focused on Stamford and Lower Fairfield County. For decades we have responded to the unique needs of our community. It is our pleasure to continue to see our vision through and provide a broad range of high-quality health & wellness services together with our physicians. Stamford Health is one of Connecticut's highest-quality hospitals. Stamford Hospital holds a “5 Star” Overall Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for 2020-2021 in the area of heart failure.
Stamford Hospital is among roughly 10% of hospitals nationwide to have been granted Magnet Status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing superior patient care with the highest levels of safety, quality and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold Certified for excellence in person-centered care. Planetree, Inc. is a non-profit organization that certifies hospitals as patient-centered. Stamford Health & Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care. HSS surgeons and treatments earned national recognition with 11 consecutive #1 rankings for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Physical therapy & rehabilitation services in Stamford, Greenwich and New Canaan.
Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center is a member of the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative. Benefits include access to best practices, clinical trials, quality oversight and second opinions from world renowned cancer experts.
Stamford Health is the largest teaching affiliate for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Founded
1896
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
We are independent, not-for-profit, and exclusively focused on Stamford and Lower Fairfield County. For decades we have responded to the unique needs of our community. It is our pleasure to continue to see our vision through and provide a broad range of high-quality health & wellness services together with our physicians. Stamford Health is one of Connecticut's highest-quality hospitals. Stamford Hospital holds a “5 Star” Overall Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for 2020-2021 in the area of heart failure.
Stamford Hospital is among roughly 10% of hospitals nationwide to have been granted Magnet Status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing superior patient care with the highest levels of safety, quality and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold Certified for excellence in person-centered care. Planetree, Inc. is a non-profit organization that certifies hospitals as patient-centered. Stamford Health & Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care. HSS surgeons and treatments earned national recognition with 11 consecutive #1 rankings for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Physical therapy & rehabilitation services in Stamford, Greenwich and New Canaan.
Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center is a member of the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative. Benefits include access to best practices, clinical trials, quality oversight and second opinions from world renowned cancer experts.
Stamford Health is the largest teaching affiliate for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Founded
1896
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
