Hybrid Acupuncturist (Advanced Level) na Department of Veterans Affairs

Acupuncturist (Advanced Level)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Iron Mountain, Michigan

Salary Range: $88621 - $115213 Per Year

Job Summary: This employee provides skilled acupuncture services to the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. The duties and responsibilities are performed throughout the medical center. The incumbent operates under the direction of the Whole Health Clinical Director. The acupuncturist will utilize standard medical evaluation procedures and East Asian Medicine evaluation in accordance with the established treatment plan.

Major Duties:

• The advanced level acupuncturist serves as a leader of the interdisciplinary Whole Health team to provide evaluation, monitoring, planning, and coordination of care of patients for acupuncture services and other Whole Health modalities such as yoga, Tai Chi, massage therapy, at the Medical Center and its eight Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs). Duties include participation in case reviews and treatment plan discussions with other staff members. The incumbent demonstrates advanced knowledge of techniques and discussion theory as well as promoting and maintaining communication with staff and others. The acupuncturist participates in the creation of new programs or interventions that may include group acupuncture, combining acupuncture with other interventions and expansion of acupuncture into new populations or new settings such as CBOCs. The acupuncturist will also participate in growth of other programs such as Tai Chi, yoga, etc., and utilize multiple modalities to present these programs to Veterans. The incumbent will work with others on improvement projects to discover, examine and test knowledge, theories, and innovative Oriental Medicine approaches. The acupuncturist will participate in teaching principles of acupuncture to staff and will participate in implementation of a student program to train acupuncture students. The incumbent will provides assistance as needed for issues or problem that arise in relation to acupuncture practice or service and serves as a preceptor to new staff or less experienced staff and students. The incumbent will participate in interviews of staff for both Medical Center and CBOC Whole Health positions and will assist in the setup of programs at the CBOCs. The advanced level acupuncturist serves as an advisor to leadership on issues pertaining to multiple Whole Health modalities. The advanced level acupuncturist will assist in the development, implementation and sustainment of the Referral Coordination Initiative for Whole Health programs and will work closely with VA Community Care (VACC) staff and the Group Practice Manager in this process. The advanced level acupuncturist will coordinate quality improvement activities in the Whole Health program and will assist in development of new programs as needs arise. The incumbent will also develop, review, update and implement educational material to meet the needs of the program. The incumbent will assist in assuring compliance with accrediting agencies, regulatory requirements, taking corrective action when needed. The incumbent is responsible for assessing, evaluating, and developing programs to ensure proper coordination of care delivered by the program with the overall delivery of healthcare within the facility and CBOCs or with nonVA providers as appropriate. Duties: The acupuncturist shall educate patients on health lifestyle changes including nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, mind body techniques and other matters related to acupuncture care. The acupuncturist will provide group acupuncture as determined. The acupuncturist shall document, and code information related to patient care in the VA's electronic health care record on a timely basis following VHA policies. iMed consent shall be completed prior to acupuncture treatment where any needling procedure occurs. Oral informed consent is valid for auricular acupuncture only. The acupuncturist communicates with other health care providers as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing care to the Veteran. The acupuncturist shall maintain up to date VHA and professional trainings. The acupuncturist may be assigned to various facility committees and system redesign teams. Demonstrates Patient Centered Care (PCC) through the use of effective communication with patients, families, visitors, and members of the interdisciplinary team, including the patient in mutual goal setting, and providing patient advocacy when appropriate. Visibly demonstrates the ICARE (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) Core Values in interactions with Veterans, staff, and other stakeholders. Additional duties as assigned by the Whole Health Clinical Director. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Telework: This is not a telework position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized

Qualifications: The following are the basic requirements and qualifications for appointment as an Acupuncturist in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). English Language Proficiency Requirement - No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Education Requirement - Applicants must meet one of the requirements below: (A) Master's degree in acupuncture or oriental medicine from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). --OR-- (B) Advanced level degree in acupuncture or oriental medicine from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). Certification Requirement: Acupuncturist must be board certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Copy of Certification Required Licensure Requirement: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice acupuncture in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. Copy of Licensure Required. In addition to meeting the basic requirements as stated above, you must have the following experience to qualify for this GS-12 Acupuncturist (Advanced Level) position: Experience GS-12 Grade Level: Completion of a minimum of one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: -Skill and ability to perform safe and effective advanced acupuncture techniques. -Knowledge of complex issues surrounding the delivery of care as it relates to acupuncture services, such as evidence based and cost effectiveness. -Ability to apply and adapt acupuncture to new and changing programs. -Knowledge of research strategies, methodologies, and principles. -Ability to problem solve issues surrounding delivery of acupuncture. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/23/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12764821. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-23