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Acupuncturist

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Roseburg, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES

Task #1: Provide individualized acupuncture treatment.
The acupuncturist will utilize standard medical evaluation procedures and East Asian Medicine evaluation to formulate a differential diagnosis to develop an acupuncture treatment plan. The acupuncturist shall incorporate the various training techniques taught within East Asian Medicine and acupuncture. The acupuncturist shall educate patients on health lifestyle changes including nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, mind body techniques and other matters related to acupuncture care.

Task #2: Provide group acupuncture. The acupuncturist will provide group acupuncture as determined.

Task #3: Complete clinical notes in electronic health record system.
The acupuncturist shall document and code information related to patient care in the VA's electronic health care record on a timely basis following VHA policies. Consent shall be acquired prior to acupuncture treatment where any needling procedure occurs. Oral informed consent is valid for auricular acupuncture only. The acupuncturist communicates with other health care providers as appropriate.

Task #4: Maintain trainings and attend required meetings.
The acupuncturist shall maintain up-to-date VHA and professional trainings. Required meetings must be attended.

Task #5: Administration.
The acupuncturist will review referrals, screen for appropriateness of care, and direct Veterans to others services when necessary. The acupuncturist is the subject matter expert on acupuncture and East Asian Medicine services and will provide guidance when requested regarding purchased care.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800-1630
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $59,966 Per Year (GS 9-11)
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