Acupuncturist at Whidbey General Hospital – Coupeville, Washington

JOB SUMMARY

The Acupuncturist is responsible for treating patients utilizing acupuncture and adjunct techniques and providing educational presentations on the role of acupuncture in complementary health care.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

1. Patient Assessment:

Completes patient evaluation / assessment with patient to develop a treatment plan to most appropriately meet patient needs and payer requirements. Confers with provider as needed to discuss orders and / or patient abnormalities or concerns.

1. Plan of Care:

Develops a plan of care consistent with their assessment and payer requirements, according to specific and measurable treatment goals, specifying expected outcomes within defined timeframe with the patient and family / caregiver if applicable. May recommend durable medical equipment and / or post discharge assistance devices or resources. Assess quality of care, patient progress, and modifies plan of care as needed with patient and family / caregiver if applicable.

1. Care Provided:

Completes treatment with patient including patient and / or family education if applicable within the time allotted in accordance with standards of care and evidence-based treatment interventions.

1. Quality:

Consistently identifies ways to improve processes, systems, and outcomes for patients and other customers. Recommends changes to improve existing services/operations and proposes new services that meet the needs of our customers.

1. Patient Education:

Assesses need for patient / family instruction by reviewing their knowledge of disease, illness, injury, and readiness for or barriers to learning and provides patient / family education utilizing individual techniques based on patient / family needs. Evaluates instruction/education through monitoring learning process, seeking feedback from patient / family and further modifying instruction plan based on patient needs.

1. Documentation:

Completes documentation for care provided as well as or any other patient care data in accordance with department policy. Ensures that documentation provides a clear picture of patient progress towards discharge goals includes all therapy interventions, evaluates patient responses, complications and outcomes. Communicates information to peers and physician as indicated by patient's status. Completes documentation and charges in a timely manner.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Master’s degree level education in acupuncture from an ACAOM accredited school or equivalent

Training and Experience

• At least five (5) years of clinical experience in acupuncture practice, preferably with evidence of public education activities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Active WA State Acupuncture License
• American Heart Association BLS required.