Acupuncturist - East/West Medicine
Westlake Village, CAJob$43.45–92.93/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Under the direction of the Director of the Center for East-West Medicine, the Acupuncturist provides patient care using traditional Chinese Medicine, teaches therapeutic techniques and herbal and dietary therapy to medical and postgraduate students, and assists with research proposals and studies. The role requires an active California Acupuncture License and English fluency. A doctoral degree in Chinese or Oriental medicine, western medicine training, or biomedical research experience is preferred.
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Description
Under the direction of the Director of the Center for East-West Medicine, responsible for patient care, teaching, and research of traditional Chinese Medicine. The incumbent will perform various therapeutic techniques in patient care, will assist in teaching these techniques as well as herbal and dietary therapy to medical and postgraduate students. Will also assist the Medical Director in submission of proposals and conducting research with regards to Chinese Medicine.
Limited role may convert to career
Salary Range: $43.45-$92.93/hourlyQualifications
Required:
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Must hold a valid and active California Acupuncture License.
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Demonstrate the ability to perform relevant history, physical examination and behavioral status assessments of patients utilizing the TCM framework.
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Skill in acupuncture, acupressure, muscle manipulations, therapeutic massage, and herbal medicinal instructions.
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A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in acupuncture and therapeutic massage techniques is preferred. Strong preference will be given to a candidate who possesses a doctoral degree in Chinese/Oriental medicine and/or has previous training in western medicine and/or biomedical research.
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Knowledge to diagnose patients correctly in terms of traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Knowledge to recognize, spell, and use technical terminology correctly.
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Strong interpersonal skills to communicate/work with patients, peer clinicians, students, staff, as well as physicians to coordinate treatment strategies, engage in case discussions, exchange ideas and/or solve problems in a collaborative and professional manner.
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Skill in setting priorities and organizing workload by balancing patient care with documentation, teaching, and communication with the clinic team. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and resilience when performing multiple tasks in the midst of heavy patient workflows.
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Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the purposes of clear communication with health care team and patients as well as documentation of encounters. Must be familiar with and able to converse in medical English.
Preferred:
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Skill to prepare course material independently with only minimal guidance.
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Skill to devise creative research projects.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
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- This posting$43.45–92.93/hr
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