Per Diem Acupuncturist - Integrative Medicine, Norwalk & Danbury

Responsibilities

• Provides routine acupuncture and Traditional East Asian Medicine therapy services to Nuvance patients/clients.
• Performs or prescribes the use of acupuncture, acupressure, nutrition, diet, and additional practices of Traditional East Asian Medicine as delineated under Connecticut acupuncture licensure to promote, maintain and restore health.
• Effectively communicates with the IM interdisciplinary team.
• Attends and contributes to IM patient care conferences and departmental meetings.
• Consults with appropriate treatment staff regarding treatment plans when necessary.
• Effectively communicates and explains procedures appropriate to patient/client needs and preferences.
• Performs and documents initial health history, assessment, and evaluation of patient/client.
• Performs and documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines.
• P Practices appropriate acupuncture techniques.
• Maintains patient/client confidentiality and sensitivity during all patient/client interactions; reports any unusual patient/client interactions to supervisor immediately.
• Develops, reviews, updates and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients/clients, the public and professionals.
• Participates in IM clinical research projects.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Requirements

• Must provide evidence of successful graduation (Master Level) from an ACAOM accredited acupuncture college or training program that is approved by the State of Connecticut.
• Doctorate of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from an ACAOM accredited college is strongly preferred.
• Must provide evidence of completion of at least 30 hours of continuing education in acupuncture over the last two-year period.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in providing acupuncture services preferred.
• Diplomate with NCCAOM preferred.
• Experience with community acupuncture preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) by the State of Connecticut.
• Knowledge of Traditional East Asian Medicine, theory, principles, techniques, and methods.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Self-directed and motivated to function independently, and effective as a team member.
• A commitment to the vision of Nuvance Integrative Medicine.

Benefits

Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 hourly (Rate of pay per years of relative experience)