Acupuncturist (Advanced)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.Major duties include, but are not limited to:Utilizes standard medical evaluation procedures and East Asian Medicine evaluation to formulate a differential diagnosis to develop an acupuncture treatment plan.Incorporates the various training techniques taught within East Asian Medicine and acupuncture, and may apply safe and effective advanced acupuncture techniques.Educates patients on health lifestyle changes including nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, mind body techniques and other matters related to acupuncture care.Provides group acupuncture as determined.Documents and codes information related to patient care in the VA's electronic health care record on a timely basis following VHA policies.Communicates with other health care providers as appropriate.Maintains up-to-date VHA and professional trainings and attends required meetings.Reviews referrals, screens for appropriateness of care, and directs Veterans to others services when necessary.Serves as the subject matter expert on acupuncture and East Asian Medicine services and provides guidance when requested regarding purchased care.Has knowledge of complex issues surrounding delivery of care as it relates to acupuncture services, such as evidence base and cost effectiveness.Participates in teaching principles of acupuncture to staff, students and residents including journal clubs, grand rounds and in-service trainings.Provides assistance as needed for issues or problems that arise in relation to the acupuncture practice and serves as a preceptor to new staff or less experienced staff and students.Serves as an advisor to leadership on issues pertaining to acupuncture.May participate in clinical research projects.Work Schedule: 7:30AM-4:00PM, Monday through FridayTelework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 55549FRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.