What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acupuncturist position at Montereau?
Montereau of Tulsa, OK is seeking to hire an Acupuncturist who is committed to fulfilling Montereau's mission: to value, support, and uplift the lives of older adults and the people who care for them.
ABOUT MONTEREAU
Montereau is Tulsa's premier retirement community dedicated to serving seniors and those who care for them. We offer life-enriching independent living with first-class services and amenities, as well as short- and long-term care. Our vision is to promote longer, healthier, and happier lives by revolutionizing the way people age.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Acupuncturist will provide treatment of symptoms and disorders using needles and small electrical currents. May provide massage treatment. May also provide preventive treatments.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows standard quality, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures and adheres to local, state and federal laws, regulations and statutes.
- Identifies the correct anatomical and proportional point locations based on residents' anatomy.
- Treats residents using tools such as needles, cups, ear balls, seeds, pellets, and nutritional supplements.
- Takes precautions related to treatments such as intradermal needles, moxibustion, electricity, gua sha, and bleeding.
- Analyzes physical findings and medical histories to make diagnoses according to Asian medicine traditions. Maintains detailed and complete records of healthcare plans and prognoses.
- Formulates herbal preparations based on their herbal properties to treat conditions.
- Evaluates treatment outcomes and recommends new or altered treatments to promote, restore, or maintain health.
- Educates patients on topics such as meditation, ergonomics, stretching, exercise, nutrition, the healing process, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent active listening and critical thinking skills with a service orientation. Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to monitor ongoing activities in consideration of changing patient conditions.
- General knowledge of biology, medicine and dentistry.
- Strong customer and personal service perspective.
- Basic understanding of psychology, therapy and counseling.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Must be a licensed acupuncturist with a master's degree or postbaccalaureate certificate from an accredited school.
