Acupuncturist Specialist

Job Summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a per diem acupuncturist to join its Integrative Medicine (IM) program. This role will focus on providing direct patient care and intensive symptom and side effect management as a member of a multidisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise in implementing delivery of outpatient acupuncture services to Fred Hutch's oncology patient population
Use evidence-based acupuncture techniques to treat patient symptoms and treatment side effects using acupuncture needles and other tools
Evaluate and document patient progress related to symptom management and services rendered, interfacing across multi-modality clinical care and electronic medical record
Serve on the multi-disciplinary IM clinical care team
Assist as needed in the development of IM education materials (written, A/V, in person, etc.)

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited acupuncture graduate degree program
Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Must be a licensed acupuncturist in the State of Washington or meet criteria to obtain Washington State license
3+ years acupuncture experience, including demonstrated clinical experience with cancer and/or other critically ill populations and appropriate acupuncture techniques utilized for management of symptoms and treatment side effects
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for establishing patient rapport, delivery of patient education and explaining acupuncture treatment services
Strength in developing, organizing and sustaining written procedures and documentation
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems
Self-awareness and a professional demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate/post-doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Accredited Institution
Additional clinical degree or certification (RD, LMT, RN, MA, MSW, etc.)
Training in Chinese herbal medicine
Clinical research experience
Process improvement experience (LEAN Leader, Six-Sigma, continuous performance improvement, etc.)
Familiarity with medical insurance payment administration, and acupuncture coverage determination
Ability to navigate organizational complexity within academic, research and/or multi-modal health systems

Our Commitment to Diversity

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range for this position is from $46.69 to $70.03, which includes the per diem differential, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

About Fred Hutch

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).

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