Job Description
Acupuncturist - Integrative Medicine - Part-time non benefits (19 hours / week) MISSION STATEMENT The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
Job Competencies - Provide inpatient and outpatient acupuncture to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) patients through the Integrative Medicine Program.
- Verifies physician's clearance orders for acupuncture.
- Inspects area to be treated, reports to physician/nurse before procedure.
- Positions, drapes, and treats patient.
- Assesses patient for any unexpected and/or undesirable physical/emotional reactions, suspends treatment, provides appropriate intervention, and then reports them to physician/nurse as indicated.
- Documents service provided.
- Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies regarding patient confidentiality.
- Provides acupuncture services in a cost-efficient manner.
- Participates in outreach programs, conferences, retreats, and other activities as part of program offerings.
- Participates in program evaluation processes and committee meetings.
Education Required - Graduate of an approved acupuncture school and completed training that was substantially equivalent to program provided by such a school.
Education Preferred - Graduate degree or higher in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine required from accredited acupuncture school.
Experience Required - Two years experience providing acupuncture in a clinical setting. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Acupuncture license issued by the Texas Medical Board within 90 days of date of entry into job.
Experience Preferred - Previous medical/oncology background
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 174468
- Employment Status: Part-Time Not Benefits Eligible
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 89,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 133,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No
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Job Tags
Part time, Traineeship, Local area, Relocation package,