Job Summary

Provides acupuncture to patients at the Integrative Medicine centers to help in alleviating their pain, other physical and emotional issues and promote wellbeing. Acupuncturist will work within the department's goals and procedures. Traditional Chinese Medicine, of which acupuncture is a part, is a holistic system of healing which has diagnosed, treated and prevented illness for over 3000 years.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patient’s physical and mental condition and determines the appropriate acupuncture treatment. Prepares a written individual pan of care for each patient suitable to the patient’s medical status.

• Ensure activities are conducted under safe conditions. Advises physician/health team of any contraindications to acupuncture, special precautions to protect both patient and acupuncturist. Follows accepted standards of sanitation, hygiene, safety, and universal precautions to protect both patient and acupuncturist.

• Communicates procedures and plan of care to the patient prior to the therapeutic session. Monitors feedback from the patient throughout the session. Elicits feedback from the patient regarding the benefit of the acupuncture treatment.

• Coordinates and assists as needed in preparing patients for acupuncture. Assists or supervises transport of patients to and from treatment areas, when needed. Supports, turns and stabilizes patients in order to administer acupuncture.

• Treats the patient in a manner consistent with accepted standards and ethics. Relates to the patient in a manner that respects the integrity of the patient. Documents acupuncture treatments provided on the day that service is given. Provides progress notes to the health care team as requested.

• Collaborate and refer to other practitioners in Integrative Medicine.

• Promote acupuncture when requested by supervisor.
   

How Corewell Health cares for you 

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. 

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv 

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! 

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance 

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings 
   

Qualifications 

Required

• Acupuncturist skills and competencies will be evaluated by the hiring manager.

• CRT-Specialty Certification -  Women's Health Upon Hire

Preferred

• 1 year of relevant experience Experience working in a medical environment for 1 to 5 years.
   

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Integrative Medicine Program - Royal Oak

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.01

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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