ENERAL SUMMARY:

Treats illness and pain by inserting fine needles into acupuncture points, thus maintaining or restoring good health and well-being. Adopts a holistic view and assesses the overall health of the patient to help restore good health and treat a range of emotional and physical conditions. Provides high quality service through education and counseling, and facilitates opportunities in which patients, colleagues and the community will learn about Integrative Medicine’s unique program offerings.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help establish clinical standards and best practices within Integrative Medicine

• Perform quality acupuncture treatments and Oriental Medicine procedures on patients following prescribed techniques and protocols.

• Maintain and follow standard quality, safety and infection control policies and procedures.

• Collect medical histories and general health information from patients.

• Formulate, recommend and clearly communicate a treatment plan for each patient, including proper point location and needle positions, needle depth and contraindications.

• Consider Western medical procedures in health assessment, health care team communication, and referrals.

• Maintain detailed and complete records of health care plans, treatments and prognosis, and utilize EMR for all patient records.

• Monitor patient health progress for constant assessment of techniques and procedures needed for their optimal health.

• Develop relationships with targeted providers and provider groups at HFHS to develop their understanding, acceptance and utilization of acupuncture.

• Represent HFHS acupuncture at community and Health System events to increase awareness, visibility and patient interest.

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Master’s Degree in Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine or related field

• Experience in individual treatment

• Experience in group education/teaching

• Previous hospital or wellness center experience.

• Must possess excellent communication and listening skills.

• Must be able to demonstrate all aspects of hospitality, professionalism, prompt and courteous service, positive demeanor in stressful situations, and attention to detail at all time.

• Ability to be efficient, productive, and maintain an on time schedule of appointments.

• Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.

• Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly personality.

• Must be a team player.

  CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Diplomate in Acupuncture or Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

• State of MI Licensed Acupuncturist

• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

• Department: CIM - Ford Rd

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.