Job Description

Acupuncture Treatment Specialist

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides individualized acupuncture treatment by utilizing standard medical evaluation procedures and East Asian Medicine evaluation to formulate a differential diagnosis and develop an acupuncture treatment plan.
• Formulates acupuncture treatment plans independently or in collaboration with other health care professionals, incorporating techniques taught within East Asian Medicine and acupuncture training.
• Selects and uses appropriate acupuncture tools and supplies based on individual patient needs.
• Educates patients on healthy lifestyle changes, including nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, mind-body techniques, and other matters related to acupuncture care.
• Provides group acupuncture services as determined by clinical needs.
• Documents and codes patient care information in the VA electronic health record system in a timely manner, in accordance with VHA policy.
• Communicates with other health care providers regarding patient care, as appropriate.
• Reviews referrals and screens for appropriateness of care, directing veterans to other services when necessary.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on acupuncture and East Asian Medicine services, providing guidance on purchased care when requested.
• Maintains up-to-date VHA and professional training requirements and attends required meetings.
• Provides leadership on acupuncture best practices and serves as a liaison between patients, staff, and management.
• Educates veterans on self-care techniques such as acupressure.
• May teach Tai Chi and QiGong as wellness and/or therapeutic classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 75081-F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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