Pediatric Pain Acupuncture Specialist (Contract)

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced acupuncture therapist to evaluate patients, design and administer acupuncture treatments, and collaborate with the Pain Team to optimize care. Masters degree and state licensure are required; certification by the National Board of Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine is required; experience in pediatric integrated medicine is preferred.

This role emphasizes education, precise documentation, and strict confidentiality in patient

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent required for certification.
• Licensure by the Ohio Medical Board required.
• Certification by the National Board of Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients for acupuncture therapy and develops a care plan.
• Administers acupuncture according to treatment plan and standard practices.
• Monitors progress and adjusts the plan as needed.
• Participates in Pain Team care conferences to evaluate alternatives when goals aren’t met.
• Maintains accurate records and documents treatment plans and responses.
• Educates patients and families on procedure risks and benefits.
• Provides education to other health care team members on acupuncture use.
• Protects confidentiality of patients.

Skills

Acupuncture

Pediatric care

Pain assessment

Education

Master's Degree in a related field

Ohio Medical Board licensure

Certification by National Board of Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced acupuncture therapist to evaluate patients, design and administer acupuncture treatments, and collaborate with the Pain Team to optimize care. Masters degree and state licensure are required; certification by the National Board of Acupuncture or Oriental Medicine is required; experience in pediatric integrated medicine is preferred.

This role emphasizes education, precise documentation, and strict confidentiality in patient