Acupuncturist

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**Summary**

Acupuncturist collaborates with the Back & Pain Center Clinical team and provide consultative services based on referrals, which can treat symptoms of disease determined by a referring physician or are meant to optimize the health and well-being of the patient. Services include acupuncture, acupressure, electro-acupuncture, gua sa, cupping, and tui na (form of Chinese massage).

**Mission Statement**

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

**Why Join Michigan Medicine?**

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

**What Benefits can you Look Forward to?**

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

2:1 Match on retirement savings

**Responsibilities***

**CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Meet with patients to obtain information about their complaints, symptoms, medical history, diet, lifestyle, and psychological health

Assess patients to make diagnoses and determine treatment strategies and/or care plan

Educate patients on the quality-of-life benefits of consistent acupuncture care

Explain procedures to patients and prepare them for treatment

Administer acupuncture or electroacupuncture treatment using sterile, single use needles at specified locations to address patient?s chief complaint

Administer tui na, cupping, and guasha at specific locations to address patient?s chief complaint

Monitor progress and modify treatment plans when necessary

Maintain a safe, clean, and professional environment

Participation in the department?s Lean initiatives, Service Excellence programs, M-learning compliance, specific procedure competencies and knowledge/compliance of regulatory agency requirements

The ability to effectively communicate and listen

Maintain safe and clean treatment environment and adhering to Clean Needle Technique protocols; comply with institutional policies, procedures, and regulations

Document patient treatments by charting in MiChart

Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications***

Registered or licensed as an acupuncturist within the state of Michigan.

Master?s Degree in Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine from an accredited institution

A minimum of 750 clinical/didactic hours training in the Traditional East Asian medicine from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)

Passed the NCCAOM examination in acupuncture and clean needle technique

Evidence of 60 NCCAOM accredited professional development activity (PDA) hours over a four (4) year period of continuing education in East Asian Medical or equivalent CME approved courses.

Minimum 3 years of clinical acupuncture experience

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to make patients feel safe and comfortable during acupuncture treatments

Exceptional time management with the ability to treat multiple patients per hour

Ability to learn and utilize computer programs, electronic medical records, and all relevant devices

Accountable for performance; open to feedback and training for professional development

**NOTE** :

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the UMH credentialing and privileging processes.

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

The employee must be physically capable of carrying out all assigned duties:

Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time

Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position

Strength sufficient to: lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approximately 500lbs), and to move and transport patients in wheelchairs and stretchers

Must be able to push, pull, or lift up to 50lbs

Ability to concentrate and focus attention, thoughts and efforts on patients and equipment for varying periods of time

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**

General supervision is received from an active medical staff member at UMH

**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**

None

**Work Schedule**

Required Work Hours: **This is an 4 hour/week; either morning or afternoon session M-F, part time position** .

**Work Locations**

The position is located in the Back & Pain Center located at the Burlington Building (325 East Eisenhower Parkway; Suite 310, Ann Arbor MI 48108).

**Background Screening**

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

**Application Deadline**

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

**U-M EEO/AA Statement**

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

**Job Detail**

**Job Opening ID**

249320

**Working Title**

Acupuncturist

**Job Title**

Acupuncturist

**Work Location**

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

**Full/Part Time**

Part-Time

**Regular/Temporary**

Regular

**FLSA Status**

Nonexempt

**Organizational Group**

Um Hospital

**Department**

MM Anes Back & Pain Ctr

**Posting Begin/End Date**

5/21/2024 - 6/11/2024

**Career Interest**

Patient Care Services

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