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Acupuncturist - Integrative

Providence Health & Services, Portland, OR, United States


Description
The Acupuncture Practitioner is a complementary health practitioner, who takes a holistic approach to the maintenance of health and management of disease with focus on improving overall wellbeing of patients throughout the Integrative Medicine Clinic. He/she works closely with the IM Medical Director to ensure that evidence-based therapies are provided to our patients. The ideal candidate will also be able to provide acupuncture services as a licensed Acupuncturist.

Provides safe, effective and appropriate acupuncture services to clients with and without a cancer diagnosis, taking into account individual patient's special physical or age-related needs. Requires skills in patient/client evaluation and therapy. Performs health history on clients and updates prior to each session. Ascertains precautions/contradictions for acupuncture prior to each session. Explains procedures and applies techniques appropriate to client needs and preferences. Observes client reactions to services and modifies as necessary. Solicits feedback and responds accordingly. Documents all sessions performed according to established guidelines.

It is expected that this individual will also participate in the clinical research sponsored by the IM Program.

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in Acupuncture, or

Doctorate in Acupuncture

Upon hire: Oregon Acupuncturist License

1 year of Oncology experience.

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of Clinical patient experience.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range
$40.11 - $62.27

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