Acupuncturist, PRN

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is seeking a licensed acupuncturist to provide pediatric acutherapy and adjunctive therapies in a comprehensive care setting. The role supports pain and symptom management alongside medical treatment.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, TN licensure with NCCAOM, and BLS certification. Approximately 6–10 hours per week based on census and needs, within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine required.
• Licensed Acupuncturist with Tennessee Board and NCCAOM certification required.
• Minimum 1 year pediatric acupuncture or 3 years in practice; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Verify integrative therapy order for acutherapy.
• Collect comprehensive data on patient health, history, and current plan.
• Confirm timing for acupuncturist visit with care team and family.
• Develop plans for acupuncture and adjunctive therapies per policies and regulations.
• Educate patients and families on risks and benefits of therapy.
• Provide acupuncture therapies tailored to diagnosis and distressing symptoms.
• Monitor patient response and adjust therapy as needed.
• Document treatment and response in compliance with HIPAA.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize therapy experience.
• Maintain clean environment and infection control of equipment.

Skills

Pediatric acupuncture

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Educating patients and families

Basic computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Licensed Acupuncturist (TN Board) with NCCAOM

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The provision of comprehensive approach to pediatric healthcare with complimentary acutherapy treatment for acute and/or chronic pain and symptom management and prevention complimenting the medical treatment to enhance healing and improve overall wellness.

Conditions and symptoms may include but are not limited to the following: Symptoms: pain (head, abdomen, musculoskeletal, postoperative), neuropathy, contractures, fatigue, cramping, nausea/vomiting, constipation, insomnia, tension, stress, anxiety Conditions: Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Inflammatory Bowel Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mitochondrial Disease, Post Surgical Pain.

REPORTS TO

Nurse Manager or Nursing Director

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: NO Minimum Education: Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Degree: Master’s Required License/Certification Required: Licensed Acupuncturist with Tennessee Board of Acupuncture and accredited with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Minimum Work Experience: One year of experience in pediatric acupuncture or Three years of professional practice in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Formal training in pediatric acupuncture and non-needle pediatric acupuncture therapies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)certification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates knowledge of pediatric acupuncture Knowledge of applicable DPCH policies and external regulations Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members Ability to educate patients, families and staff Basic computer skills Maintains and increases knowledge of pediatric acupuncture and adjunctive therapy

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies integrative therapy order for acutherapy
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare needs of patients including medical history, diagnosis, medications and current treatment plan
• Confirms with care team and family appropriate timing for acupuncturist visit
• Works with each patient and family to develop plans for acupuncture and adjunctive therapies consistent with organizational polices, professional regulations and state regulations.
• Educate patients and family on acupuncture therapy including risks and benefits.
• Provides acupuncture therapies specific to patient’s diagnosis and distressing symptoms considering developmental stage, sensory needs, patient tolerance
• Monitors patient response to therapy and modifies therapy as needed
• Elicit patient and family feedback on provided therapy and respond accordingly
• Provides education to patients and family specific to therapy provided
• Documents treatment and response following HIPAA compliance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize acupuncture therapy experience
• Maintain clean environment and acupuncture equipment and supplies in compliance with DPCH infection control policies
• Present professional appearance in compliance with DPCH dress code
• Approximately 6-10 hours as week depending on patient census and needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs.
• Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required.
• Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday. At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are.

We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence.

We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.

Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.

Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.

Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.

Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.