Acupuncturist

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking an Acupuncturist (Temp/PartTime) to provide holistic health management and treat various disorders. The role involves accurate application of acupuncture techniques, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and engaging with patients through personalized treatment plans.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree, a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, and certification in a relevant specialty. The successful candidate will be skilled in treating pain management conditions using multiple modalities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 Years of relevant experience.
• Must already be licensed in the state of Florida.
• Certification in relevant specialty or field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed diagnoses and collects data on patients.
• Administers treatment using various acupuncture techniques.
• Dispenses herbal formulas and informs patients of treatments.

Skills

Pain management

Sports medicine

Cupping

Electric stimulation

Guasha

Tui na

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Trained in Dr. Tan's style of acupuncture

Trained in NADA auricular acupuncture protocols

Job description

Family Medicine & Community Health has an exciting opportunity for an Acupuncturist (Temp/PartTime) position. The incumbent provides a holistic approach to the maintenance of health and the management of disease with a focus on improving patients’ and clients’ overall well‑being. The Acupuncturist practices the accurate application of acupuncture to treat and manage a variety of emotional, mental, and physical disorders to maintain patients’ general good health.

Core Job Functions

Conducts a detailed diagnosis and collects data on a patient’s lifestyle, diet, health history, and symptoms before developing a tailored treatment plan. Focuses on manipulating and maintaining the balance of ‘life energy’ or ‘life spirit’ in the body with the insertion of needles into various acupuncture points. Administers treatment over varied periods of time, ranging from one month to a year or more, depending on the severity of the condition and the patient’s reaction to the treatment. Ensures all safety, infection, quality, and environmental procedures and rules are in place and used. Reviews and discusses treatment options and preventative measures with patients. Assesses and monitors patients’ progress, maintaining detailed and complete records of health care plans and prognoses. Dispenses herbal formulas and informs patients of dosages and frequencies, treatment duration, possible side effects, and drug interactions.

Adheres to local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and statutes. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience: Minimum 2 Years of relevant experience

Department Addendum

Department Specific Functions

Specializes in treating pain management conditions and sports medicine issues and injuries. Skilled in utilizing multiple modalities such as cupping, electric stimulation, guasha, and tui na. Experienced in the community acupuncture model of treating multiple patients in this group visit setting.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education: Preferably trained in Dr. Tan's style of acupuncture for pain management; preferably trained in NADA auricular acupuncture protocols.

Certification and Licensing: Must already be licensed in the state of Florida.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary