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Acupuncturist (Advanced)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-site Fargo, ND $90K – $116K Apply by Jul 10, 2026 General Health Science INTJINTPISFJISTJ Healthcare
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The acupuncturist serves as a subject matter expert in acupuncture and East Asian Medicine within the healthcare setting. Assigned duties include providing direct patient care through the delivery of individualized and group acupuncture treatments, utilizing both standard medical and East Asian evaluation methods to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include (but not limited to): The acupuncturist integrates advanced techniques and evidence-based practices to ensure safe and effective care utilizing both standard medical and East Asian evaluation methods to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- →Additional responsibilities include patient education on lifestyle modifications such as nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, stress management, and mind-body techniques relevant to acupuncture care.
- →The acupuncturist meticulously documents patient encounters and procedural information in the VA's electronic health record system, adhering to VHA policies and consent requirements.
- →Ongoing professional development is maintained through regular participation in required training and meetings.
- →The acupuncturist reviews referrals for appropriateness, coordinates care by directing veterans to other services when needed, and provides expert guidance concerning the delivery, evidence base, and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture services.
- →The acupuncturist also assumes leadership roles, contributing to the education of staff, students, and residents through teaching activities such as in-service training and journal clubs.
- →In addition, they serve as mentors for new and less experienced staff, consult with leadership on acupuncture-related matters, and may participate in clinical research activities.
- →Problem-solving and continuous quality improvement in the practice of acupuncture are integral components of this position.
- →The acupuncturist may treat a wide range of conditions and acupuncture may be used alone or as an adjunct to traditional medical care.
- →The acupuncturist includes the stimulation of specific points along the skin of the body using thin needles with or without the addition of electric stimulation.
- →The acupuncturist may use various techniques commonly taught in East Asian Medicine or Acupuncture schools.
- →The acupuncturists may provide treatment in the outpatient clinic setting and inpatient setting with approved privileges.
- →The incumbent is directly responsible to the Whole Health Program Manager.
- →The incumbent performs duties and responsibilities independently in the absence of direct supervisor.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
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