Acupuncturist

Acupuncturist (Temp/PartTime)

Family Medicine & Community Health has an exciting opportunity for an Acupuncturist (Temp/PartTime) position. The incumbent provides a holistic approach to the maintenance of health and the management of disease with a focus on improving patients' and clients' overall well-being. The Acupuncturist practices the accurate application of acupuncture to treat and manage a variety of emotional, mental, and physical disorders to maintain patients' general good health.

Core Job Functions

Conducts a detailed diagnosis and collects data on a patient's lifestyle, diet, health history, and symptoms before developing a tailored treatment plan. Focuses on manipulating and maintaining the balance of 'life energy' or 'life spirit' in the body with the insertion of needles into various acupuncture points. Administers treatment over varied periods of time, ranging from one month to a year or more, depending on the severity of the condition and the patient's reaction to the treatment. Ensures all safety, infection, quality, and environmental procedures and rules are in place and used. Reviews and discusses treatment options and preventative measures with patients. Assesses and monitors patients' progress, maintaining detailed and complete records of health care plans and prognoses. Dispenses herbal formulas and informs patients of dosages and frequencies, treatment duration, possible side effects, and drug interactions. Adheres to local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and statutes. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Department Addendum

Department Specific Functions

Specializes in treating pain management conditions and sports medicine issues and injuries Skilled in utilizing multiple modalities such as cupping, electric stimulation, gwasha, and tui na Experienced in the community acupuncture model of treating multiple patients in this group visit setting

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

• Preferably trained in Dr. Tan's style of acupuncture for pain management
• Preferably trained in NADA auricular acupuncture protocols

Certification and Licensing: Must already be licensed in the state of Florida.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.