Acupuncturist

Kaiser Permanente; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 104,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Vallejo, California is seeking a licensed acupuncturist to deliver acupuncture treatments and related non-pharmacologic therapies under the supervision of the Sub-Chief of Physical Medicine. The role requires accurate diagnosis using TCM and Western methods, thorough documentation, and the ability to produce medical reports for workers' compensation cases as needed.

This on-site, part-time position offers a competitive hourly pay and a commitment to fair, respectful

Qualifications

• Licensed acupuncturist with formal education.
• Experience documenting treatments and patient responses.

Responsibilities

• Provides acupuncture, consults, assessments and treatments as requested/authorized.
• Documents treatments and patient responses in the chart.
• Assess whether injuries are work-related and prepare comprehensive reports for workers' compensation.
• Note: Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to adjust job descriptions or pay status.

Skills

Acupuncture therapy

TCM diagnosis

Documentation

Education

Accredited acupuncture program graduate

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Sub-Chief of Physical Medicine, utilizes acupuncture to stimulate certain points on or near the surface of the body by the insertion of needles to prevent or modify the perception of pain or to normalize physiological functions. May perform or prescribe the use of oriental massage, acupressure, breathing techniques, exercise or nutrition, including the incorporation of drugless substances and herbs as dietary supplements to promote health.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides medically necessary acupuncture, consults, assessments and treatments when requested/authorized by family physicians/specialists. Provides an accurate diagnosis, supported by medical findings based on standardized examination and techniques generally accepted by the medical community. This includes TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Western diagnostic techniques.
• Produces complete, accurate, uniform and replicable examinations. Provides quality treatment to cure or relieve the medical condition causing the patients complaint. Documents all treatments and patients response to acupuncture therapy on patients chart.
• When working in the Workers compensation system, states an opinion whether anatomic loss, functional loss and physical complaints of the patient are work-related, and writes a comprehensive medical report describing the degree of injury consistent with Workers Compensation terminology and requirements.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school and complete four academic years of education with a minimum of 1548 hours of theory including biology, organic biochemistry, physics, psychology, anatomy and physiology, pathology, nutrition and vitamins (400 hours); history of medicine, medical terminology (30 hours); clinical sciences such as internal medicine, pharmacology, neurology, surgery and clinical medicine including dentistry, nursing, chiropractic and homeopathy, western pharmacology; Tai Chi, Chi Kung, traditional Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis, needling techniques, and acupressure (660 hours); herbology (300 hours including botany); practice management and ethics (30 hours); and 800 hours of clinical training.

License, Certification, Registration

• Acupuncturist License (California)
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location: California,Vallejo,Vallejo Hospital Addition

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon 7:30am-4:00pm, Tue 7:30am-4:00pm, Wed 7:30am-11:30am

Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM

Working Hours End: 04:00 PM

Job Schedule: Part-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A20|AFSCME|UNAC-UTNC-United Therapists of Northern CA

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Vallejo Hospital - Complimentary Alternative Med - 0206

Pay Range: $71.02 - $75.21 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.