What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acupuncturist Per Diem position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Acupuncturist [Commonwealth of Massachusetts] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
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 3 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 excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations.
- Work independently, be self-directed 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 (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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