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GENERAL SUMMARY:
nTreats illness and pain by inserting fine needles into acupuncture points, thus maintaining or restoring good health and well-being. Adopts a holistic view and assesses the overall health of the patient to help restore good health and treat a range of emotional and physical conditions. Provides high quality service through education and counseling, and facilitates opportunities in which patients, colleagues and the community will learn about Integrative Medicine’s unique program offerings.
nPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
nnnHelp establish clinical standards and best practices within Integrative Medicine
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nnPerform quality acupuncture treatments and Oriental Medicine procedures on patients following prescribed techniques and protocols.
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nnMaintain and follow standard quality, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
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nnCollect medical histories and general health information from patients.
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nnFormulate, recommend and clearly communicate a treatment plan for each patient, including proper point location and needle positions, needle depth and contraindications.
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nnConsider Western medical procedures in health assessment, health care team communication, and referrals.
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nnMaintain detailed and complete records of health care plans, treatments and prognosis, and utilize EMR for all patient records.
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nnMonitor patient health progress for constant assessment of techniques and procedures needed for their optimal health.
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nnDevelop relationships with targeted providers and provider groups at HFHS to develop their understanding, acceptance and utilization of acupuncture.
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nnRepresent HFHS acupuncture at community and Health System events to increase awareness, visibility and patient interest.
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n nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
nnnMaster’s Degree in Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine or related field
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nnExperience in individual treatment
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nnExperience in group education/teaching
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nnPrevious hospital or wellness center experience.
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nnMust possess excellent communication and listening skills.
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nnMust be able to demonstrate all aspects of hospitality, professionalism, prompt and courteous service, positive demeanor in stressful situations, and attention to detail at all time.
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nnAbility to be efficient, productive, and maintain an on time schedule of appointments.
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nnMust have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.
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nnEnjoy working with people and possess a friendly personality.
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nnMust be a team player.
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n nCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
nnnDiplomate in Acupuncture or Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
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nnState of MI Licensed Acupuncturist
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nnCurrent CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)
nAdditional Details
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n nThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
nOverview
nHenry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
nBenefits
nThe health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
nEqual Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
n Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is nnnn committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to nnnn race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, nnnn weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, nnnn or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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