Job Description

Acupuncture Treatment Specialist

Major duties include but are not limited to:

Provides individualized acupuncture treatment by utilizing standard medical evaluation procedures and East Asian Medicine evaluation to formulate a differential diagnosis and develop an acupuncture treatment plan.
Formulates acupuncture treatment plans independently or in collaboration with other health care professionals, incorporating techniques taught within East Asian Medicine and acupuncture training.
Selects and uses appropriate acupuncture tools and supplies based on individual patient needs.
Educates patients on healthy lifestyle changes, including nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, mind-body techniques, and other matters related to acupuncture care.
Provides group acupuncture services as determined by clinical needs.
Documents and codes patient care information in the VA electronic health record system in a timely manner, in accordance with VHA policy.
Communicates with other health care providers regarding patient care, as appropriate.
Reviews referrals and screens for appropriateness of care, directing veterans to other services when necessary.
Serves as the subject matter expert on acupuncture and East Asian Medicine services, providing guidance on purchased care when requested.
Maintains up-to-date VHA and professional training requirements and attends required meetings.
Provides leadership on acupuncture best practices and serves as a liaison between patients, staff, and management.
Educates veterans on self-care techniques such as acupressure.
May teach Tai Chi and QiGong as wellness and/or therapeutic classes.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 75081-F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work, Relocation package, Monday to Friday

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