Acupuncturist - Per Diem

Description

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The THRIVEProgram services is a multidisciplinary clinic consisting of a team deeply committed to meeting the needs of veterans and first responders. This position provides the opportunity to collaborate with internal and sports medicine, athletic training, audiology, speech therapy, neuropsychology, psychiatry, psychology, art therapy, and nutrition.

Summary:

This position will serve as the Acupuncturist for the Transforming Health & Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program. The THRIVE Program will be a community-based clinical outreach program designed to provide care to Veterans and First Responders who are experiencing the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or post-traumatic stress (PTS) resulting from a career serving our nation.

THRIVE is a three-phase program designed to support Veterans through evaluation, treatment, and long-term follow-up.

The program includes:

• A 3-day assessment to evaluate physical, cognitive, and other health conditions.
• A 3-week intensive outpatient treatment program.
• Ongoing follow-ups for up to 12 months post-completion.

THRIVE serves approximately 150 Veterans annually, with referral networks and follow up services supporting up to 400 Veterans and family members each year. This role involves evaluating patient disabilities, planning and administering treatments, and participating in clinical program development. Responsibilities may include supervising support staff, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families. Work is performed under general supervision, with all treatments prescribed by a physician. THRIVE also utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for vestibular dysfunctions, with onsite training available. An idea candidate brings experience or eagerness to learn providing trauma-informed care, has an interest in evaluating and treating mild traumatic brain injuries with emphasis on vestibular rehabilitation and spine rehabilitation.

Summary:
Acupuncture treatments may be engaged for chronic pain, stress, sleep disorders, headaches, nausea, fertility and overall wellness of mind and body.

Responsibilities:
1. Ability to conduct patient assessments based on information from standardized assessments, observations, medical staff, medical records, patient and caregivers.
2. Plan and organize therapeutic interventions.
3. Implement treatment plan.
4. Plan, design and develop programs.
5. Document all treatments in the medical record.
6. May be required to supervise or train others.
7. Monitor progress of patients
8. Correctly insert needles to body parts for treatment.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Prefer graduation from a three-year postgraduate acupuncture college, accredited by or in candidacy status by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) or its successor organization.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Current and valid licensure as Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc) by North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* 3 years of clinical experience in providing acupuncture services is highly desired.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: UNCPN Administration Staff

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 16.00

Salary Range:$38.17 - $54.88 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.