Per Diem Acupuncturist (FGP) - Manhattan, Center for Women's Health
$124,800–$124,800 year
On-siteManhattan, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide individually tailored acupuncture treatments based on comprehensive assessment, including traditional East Asian/TCM diagnostics and review of medical history. Utilize modalities such as acupuncture, acupressure, manual therapies, and adjunctive techniques like cupping and moxibustion. Deliver care for women's health issues, chronic pain, neurologic conditions, stress, and sleep disturbances. Conduct in-depth TCM consultations to formulate individualized herbal recommendations using granules, patent remedies, or raw herbs, prioritizing safety and medication interactions. Educate patients on treatment plans, herbal usage, and lifestyle modifications. Collaborate closely with physicians, NPs, and the integrative team to align treatment plans with overall care. Document all encounters and treatment plans in the EHR per NYU Langone standards. Participate in research activities, data collection, and quality improvement initiatives as requested. Contribute to educational workshops and lectures for students, residents, fellows, and staff.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related CAM therapy such as Acupuncture, or equivalent from an accredited acupuncture college
- New York State Licensure as an Acupuncturist (issued by New York State Education Department)
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) certification
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a clinical acupuncture role or integrative therapy capacity, preferably with medically complex and/or oncology patients
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed integrative medicine practice
- Proficiency with EHR documentation and comfort working in an academic medical environment
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Desired Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in Acupuncture or related CAM field
- Additional license/certification in a complementary modality (e.g., Massage Therapy, Nutrition, Yoga, Reiki)
- Experience participating in clinical research trials or academic projects
- Expertise in TCM diagnosis, herbal pharmacology, and formulas, including experience creating customized herbal formulas beyond standard patent remedies
- Formal certificate or advanced training in Chinese herbal medicine in addition to acupuncture licensure
- Licensure/Certification in herbal medicine preferred
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