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SAAAPM lists this Director of Perioperative Acupuncture opportunity in city of albany, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary:
$450,000.00 - $550,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Faculty
The Department of Anesthesiology seeks an innovative and collaborative physician leader to serve asDirector of Perioperative Acupuncture . This position will lead the development, implementation, and growth of a comprehensive perioperative acupuncture program designed to enhance patient outcomes across the surgical continuum.
The Director will work closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, perioperative nursing leadership, acute pain specialists, and hospital administration to integrate evidence-based acupuncture services into multimodal perioperative care pathways, including Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) initiatives. Expansion of perioperative acupuncture services is a strategic priority of the department.
Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Establish and direct a comprehensive perioperative acupuncture service.
Develop clinical workflows for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative acupuncture interventions.
Collaborate with perioperative services, acute pain management, and ERAS programs.
Ensure high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Program Development
Build and grow acupuncture services throughout Albany Medical Center.
Develop policies, protocols, documentation standards, and quality metrics.
Work with departmental and institutional leadership to identify opportunities for service expansion.
Education
Educate faculty, residents, students, CRNAs, and other healthcare professionals regarding perioperative acupuncture applications.
Develop curricular content and continuing education programs related to acupuncture and integrative perioperative medicine.
Research and Scholarship
Lead and support clinical research initiatives focused on perioperative acupuncture and multimodal pain management.
Collaborate with departmental investigators and external institutions.
Publish and present scholarly work at regional and national meetings.
Quality and Outcomes
Evaluate program effectiveness through patient-centered outcomes, opioid utilization, patient satisfaction measures, and perioperative recovery metrics.
Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
MD or DO degree.
Board certification in Anesthesiology.
Eligibility for medical licensure in New York State.
Completion of formal medical acupuncture training.
Eligible to obtain Certification to use Acupuncture in New York State
Demonstrated interest in perioperative medicine, pain management, or integrative medicine.
Preferred
Diplomate status with the American Board of Medical Acupuncture (ABMA).
Prior experience developing or managing an acupuncture program.
Academic experience in teaching and scholarly activity.
Research experience related to perioperative outcomes, acupuncture, pain management, or ERAS pathways.
Academic Appointment
Academic rank and appointment at Albany Medical College will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Opportunity Highlights
Lead a novel and growing perioperative acupuncture program.
Collaborate within a nationally recognized academic medical center.
Participate in expanding multidisciplinary perioperative services.
Access opportunities for research, education, quality improvement, and leadership development.
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Who can apply
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