Acupuncturist - Part Time Oncology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Provide outpatient acupuncture services to Fred Hutch’s oncology patient population.

Coordinate and implement patient care monitoring, assessment, referrals to other disciplines and patient/professional education.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect

This is a 0.9 (36 Hours) role working a variable schedule, Monday thru Friday, out of our South Lake Union Campus.

Use evidence-based acupuncture techniques to treat oncology-related symptoms and treatment side effects using acupuncture needles and other tools.

Evaluate and document patient progress related to symptom management and services rendered.

Maintain written and verbal communications and care coordination within the interdisciplinary medical team regarding patients per department standards.

Meet regulatory and standard practice requirements (The Joint Commission, Department of Health, etc.).

Provide guidance for implementing acupuncture-based research protocols.

Provide practice-specific education to professional and clinical staff, graduate students, and the lay public through training programs, lectures and seminars.

Assist as needed in the development of IM education materials.

Successful completion of an accredited acupuncture graduate degree program

Board Certified by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM) [formerly the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)]

3 years Clinical Oncology Acupuncture

Must be a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Washington or meet criteria to obtain Washington State license

Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for establishing patient rapport, delivery of patient education and explaining acupuncture treatment services

Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems

Doctorate/ post-doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from Accredited Institution

Formal training in Chinese herbal medicine

Training in research methods

Process improvement experience (lean leader, six-sigma, continuous performance improvement, etc.).

Ability to navigate organizational complexity within academic, research and/or multi-modal health systems

The hourly pay range for this position is from $42.65 to $63.97 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.This is a 0.9 (36 Hours) role working a variable schedule, Monday thru Friday, out of our South Lake Union Campus.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). Paid time off is prorated for part-time positions.

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