Acupuncturist I

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a licensed acupuncturist to provide outpatient acupuncture for oncology patients. You will coordinate patient care, document progress, and work within an interdisciplinary team to meet regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes education of staff and patients, development of research protocols, and collaboration on acupuncture-based initiatives across multiple clinics, with a 0.9 FTE schedule.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited acupuncture graduate degree program.
• Board Certified by the NCBAHM (formerly NCCAOM).
• 3 years Clinical Oncology Acupuncture experience.
• Licensed acupuncturist in Washington state or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Use evidence-based acupuncture techniques to treat oncology-related symptoms.
• Evaluate and document patient progress related to symptom management.
• Maintain communications within the interdisciplinary medical team.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to education and research materials.
• Collaborate on development of acupuncture-based research protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Research awareness

Education

Accredited acupuncture graduate degree

Board Certification NCBAHM

Washington State acupuncture license eligibility

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

• Provide outpatient acupuncture services to Fred Hutch’s oncology patient population.
• Coordinate and implement patient care monitoring, assessment, referrals to other disciplines and patient/professional education.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect

This is a 0.9 (36 Hours) role working a variable schedule, Monday thru Friday, out of our South Lake Union Campus.

Responsibilities

• Use evidence-based acupuncture techniques to treat oncology-related symptoms and treatment side effects using acupuncture needles and other tools.
• Evaluate and document patient progress related to symptom management and services rendered.
• Maintain written and verbal communications and care coordination within the interdisciplinary medical team regarding patients per department standards.
• Meet regulatory and standard practice requirements (The Joint Commission, Department of Health, etc.).
• Attend scheduled team meetings, case conferences, and patient care meetings as appropriate.
• Provide guidance for implementing acupuncture-based research protocols.
• Provide practice-specific education to professional and clinical staff, graduate students, and the lay public through training programs, lectures and seminars.
• Assist as needed in the development of IM education materials.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Successful completion of an accredited acupuncture graduate degree program
• Board Certified by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM) [formerly the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)]
• 3 years Clinical Oncology Acupuncture
• Must be a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Washington or meet criteria to obtain Washington State license
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for establishing patient rapport, delivery of patient education and explaining acupuncture treatment services
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems
• Self-awareness and a professional demeanor
• Takes initiative and uses independent judgment without detailed working procedures.
• Ability to implement change in a positive, sensitive, and forward-thinking manner
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volumes or staffing needs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team as the situation requires

Preferred:

• Doctorate/ post-doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Accredited Institution
• Formal training in Chinese herbal medicine
• Training in research methods
• Process improvement experience (lean leader, six-sigma, continuous performance improvement, etc.).
• Ability to navigate organizational complexity within academic, research and/or multi-modal health systems

The hourly pay range for this position is from $42.65 to $63.97 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.This is a 0.9 (36 Hours) role working a variable schedule, Monday thru Friday, out of our South Lake Union Campus.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). Paid time off is prorated for part-time positions.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.