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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

Summary
Promotes, maintains, and restores patient health by conducting physical examinations, tests, and interviews; observing patient; analyzing treatment options based on the meridian system, special and extra loci, and auriculotherapy; determining appropriate treatments to achieve balance; applying needling techniques, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, and acupressure.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-Develop a group acupuncture program
-Accept referrals from physicians either in writing or orally. Schedule treatment and/or consults in accordance with Hospital regulations and guidelines.
-Documents patient treatments by charting in records.
-Contributes to acupuncture and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
-Acupuncture services are marketed with referral sources and at community events to increase awareness and understanding of this intervention.
-Maintains patient confidence and protects organization operations by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials
Acupuncturist [State License] - required

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred

Experience
experience practicing acupuncture 2-3 years required and experience providing acupuncture in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, community health center, pain clinic or other integrative health care setting 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of acupuncture theory, anatomy and physiology.
- Demonstrated ability to make appropriate judgments of the patient to provide safe acupuncture.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served on assigned units.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations.
- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
- High level of service delivery Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Must carry professional liability insurance.

 

Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program. Home Base is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds – including post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, co-occurring substance use disorder, family relationship challenges and other issues associated with military service – for Veterans of all eras, service members, military families and families of the fallen through world-class clinical care, wellness, education, and research. 

 

Home Base is seeking a non-MD, independently licensed acupuncturist to work halftime across our intensive programs and outpatient clinic. Responsibilities will include:

 

• Leading group acupuncture sessions for groups ranging from 6-14 people.
• Provide educational content about the benefits of acupuncture and what to expect during interventions.
• As indicated, providing individual acupuncture services.
• Participating in additional training, if needed, to ensure qualification for providing group/Battlefield Acupuncture.
• Advising on further areas for growth of acupuncture, as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as indicated by leadership.

 

Onsite

 

One Constitution Wharf

 

20

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$70,990.40 - $103,230.40/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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