Title

Licensed Acupuncturist 


Position Licensed Acupuncturist  

Req Number WEL-23-00001  

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  

Open Date 8/4/2023  

Description

Join Northern Californias largest provider of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care. We have 12 community health centers and three mobile clinics serving more than 65,000 patients each year. We have new state-of-the-art health centers with another facility underway.

WHO WE ARE: Open Door Community Health Centers was established in 1971. For nearly 50 years, we have met our populations healthcare needs, and are the medical home to over 60% of the community. We are a private, non- profit FQHC with stable and innovative management, and we strive to offer comprehensive care and outstanding service. We take an integrated approach to health care, focusing on prevention, self-management, and health maintenance by engaging each patient as a key member of the care team.

WHERE WE ARE: We are located among the giant redwoods on Californias North Coast between the Trinity Alps and the Pacific Ocean. Humboldt and Del Norte are rural counties with coastal towns and small cities offering something for everyone. Our recreational and cultural opportunities will amaze and amuse year-round.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Provider Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Full Health Benefits

Childcare Program

Generous PTO

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Reimbursement

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Contributions

Special Programs:

Family Medicine Residency

NP Residency

Dental Residency

MAT Program

Transgender Services

Integrative Wellness Center

HIV/Hep-C Program

Homeless Outreach Van

Obstetrics & Teen Services

Humboldt County has been named:

Top ten sustainable tourism destinations (National Geographic Traveler)

One of the ten best places to live in America (Outside Magazine)

Americas most scenic rural county (USDA)

Top seven places to buy land in paradise (Mens Journal)

50 next great adventure towns (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)

The Best Cites to Raise an Outdoor Kid (Backpacker Magazine)

Wage Range: $92,352.00 - $106,329.60

 

Position Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities are performed within the context of collaboration and coordination with ODCHC’s multiple departments and programs, including strong relationships with department and site leadership:

  • Comprehensive patient history-taking and pertinent physical examination as it relates to the management of care.
  • Collection of appropriate information from other providers and prior health care complaints and care.
  • Administration of pertinent treatment modalities, such as:
  • Traditional needling techniques in addition to local and distal point acupuncture therapies
  • Herb/nutritional supplementation counseling
  • Arial acupuncture using National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) standard of practice/protocol when indicated.
  • Co-manage conditions with referral sources where appropriate
  • Takes patient histories, assesses for red flags and psychosocial risk factors for chronicity and performs complete physical examinations of patients.
  • Assesses the clinical status of patients.
  • Orders and performs laboratory and screening/diagnostic tests as indicated to make a diagnosis.
  • Formulates clinical assessment based upon clinical findings, plans, and coordinates care.
  • Provides and evaluates patient care according to adopted protocols and quality improvement program criteria.
  • Participates in on-going evaluation, quality improvement, required trainings, peer review, provider meetings and other clinical meetings.
  • Participates in supervision, training and evaluation of support staff.
  • Mentors peers and teaches students and residents when requested.
  • Reviews and prepares protocols for use by staff.
  • Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Responds to patient or co-worker complaints and works toward a positive resolution of any dispute.
  • Serves as a member of site committees when requested.
  • Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.
  • Adheres to established clinical protocols, procedures, and attendance policy.
  • Assists in updating clinical protocols and procedures when requested.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will possess experience and skills spanning a variety of areas:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse background.
  • Ability to provide appropriate body acupuncture to patients during private, one-on-one sessions and individual patients within a group setting (when appropriate). This may include distal work in addition to core work in group or one–on-one setting.
  • Ability to work in a high paced environment and maintain professional interactions with patients and staff.
  • Ability to work within the allopathic western medicine setting, while working collaborative with leadership to determine best practices of integration of alternative care services.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team in order to solicit input from other affected departments or individuals, communicate pertinent information to other team members, and support team decisions.
  • Ability to be persuasive and diplomatic in encouraging teamwork and cooperation in the pursuit of excellence in service.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to effectively represent ODCHC’s interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.
  • Strong computer skills with specific aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
  • Adheres to ODCHC’s policies and procedures.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Undergraduate degree in health care or related field; graduate degree preferred
  • Licensed in the State of Ca. and maintains acupuncturist licensed and other licensing requirements.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

  • Current California acupuncturist license.
  • Current CPR/AED.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is largely a site-based position; however, travel among other ODCHC sites is expected. The physical requirements described are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to allow otherwise qualified candidates to perform these functions.

  • Ability to communicate via telephone, video, and/or in-person.
  • Vision adequate to read documents, computer screens, forms.
  • Good manual dexterity.
  • Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approximately 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Good manual dexterity and ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
  • Ability to move around offices and clinics as needed.
 

Wage Range Hiring Range: $92,352.00 - $106,329.60  

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

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