Acupuncturists

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Course Advisor is looking for an Acupuncturist to provide treatment for symptoms and disorders using needles and electrical currents. Key responsibilities include analyzing patient histories, applying various treatment methods, dispensing herbal formulas, and developing individual treatment plans. The ideal candidate should possess strong active listening, critical thinking, and service orientation skills. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Excel and electronic health record software is essential. This position is located in the United States.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze physical findings and medical histories to make diagnoses according to Oriental medicine traditions.
• Apply moxibustion directly or indirectly to patients.
• Consider Western medical procedures in assessments and referrals.
• Dispense herbal formulas and inform patients about dosages and effects.
• Develop individual treatment plans and strategies.
• Collect general health and lifestyle information from patients.

Conhecimentos

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness

Judgment and Decision Making

Speaking

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Word processing software

Microsoft Windows

Electronic health record EHR software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Acupuncturist Example Provide treatment of symptoms and disorders using needles and small electrical currents. May provide massage treatment. May also provide preventive treatments.

A Day in the Life of an Acupuncturist

• Analyze physical findings and medical histories to make diagnoses according to Oriental medicine traditions.
• Apply moxibustion directly or indirectly to patients using Chinese, non-scarring, stick, or pole moxa.
• Consider Western medical procedures in health assessment, health care team communication, and care referrals.
• Dispense herbal formulas and inform patients of dosages and frequencies, treatment duration, possible side effects and drug interactions.
• Develop individual treatment plans and strategies.
• Collect medical histories and general health and life style information from patients.

Below is a list of the skills most Acupuncturists say are important on the job.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Acupuncturist Jobs

• Acupressure Therapist

Tools & Technologies Used by Acupuncturists

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Windows
• Electronic health record EHR software