About the position
The Acupuncturist position at Kaiser Permanente involves working under the direction and supervision of the Sub-Chief of Physical Medicine. The primary responsibility is to utilize acupuncture techniques to stimulate specific points on or near the body’s surface through needle insertion. This practice aims to prevent or modify pain perception and normalize physiological functions. In addition to acupuncture, the role may include prescribing oriental massage, acupressure, breathing techniques, exercise, and nutrition, incorporating drugless substances and herbs as dietary supplements to promote overall health. The Acupuncturist is expected to provide medically necessary acupuncture treatments, consultations, assessments, and document all treatments and patient responses accurately in their charts. The role requires the acupuncturist to produce complete and replicable examinations, providing quality treatment to alleviate the medical conditions causing patient complaints. When involved in the Workers Compensation system, the acupuncturist must assess whether the patient's complaints are work-related and prepare comprehensive medical reports that align with Workers Compensation terminology and requirements. Kaiser Permanente emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards in patient care and documentation, and the acupuncturist must be prepared for routine compensation reviews and potential changes in job descriptions or pay status. The position is primarily a day shift role, requiring availability from Monday to Friday, with on-call responsibilities as needed.
Responsibilities
- Utilize acupuncture techniques to stimulate specific points on or near the body.
- Provide medically necessary acupuncture treatments, consultations, and assessments as authorized by physicians.
- Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in patient charts.
- Produce complete and replicable examinations based on standardized techniques.
- Provide quality treatment to alleviate medical conditions causing patient complaints.
- Assess work-relatedness of patient complaints in the Workers Compensation system and prepare comprehensive medical reports.
Requirements
- Valid Acupuncturist License in California.
- National Provider Identifier required at hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Graduate of an accredited acupuncture school with a minimum of 1548 hours of education in relevant subjects.
- 800 hours of clinical training.
Nice-to-haves
- Post-graduate degree preferred (e.g., Ph.D. in related fields, N.D., D.O.M.).
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay ranging from $53.84 to $69.64.
- Regular employee status with potential for benefits associated with full-time employment.
