Summary
The Acupuncturist is assigned to the Ambulatory Care Service (ACS), CARA Pain Management Team, or CARA PMT at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center. The incumbent is assigned to provide professional services to any/all program areas that are covered by ACS including acute care, long term care, and outpatient settings under the supervision of the Section Chief for the CARA Pain Team or a designee of the Section Chief.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/20/2024 to 12/31/2024
* Salary
$73,317 - $95,310 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 11
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Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
* Albuquerque, NM
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
* 0601 General Health Science
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Other
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
* Credentialing
* Suitability/Fitness
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
Yes
* Announcement number
CBSX-12645031-25-MS
* Control number
825340500
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This job is open to
* The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
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Duties
* Utilize standard medical evaluation procedures and Oriental Medicine evaluation to formulate a differential diagnosis to develop an acupuncture treatment plan.
* Incorporate the various training techniques taught within Oriental Medicine and acupuncture.
* Educate patients on health lifestyle changes including nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, mind body techniques and other matters related to acupuncture care.
* Provide group acupuncture as determined.
* Document and code information related to patient care in the VA's electronic health care record on a timely basis following VHA policies. Consent shall be completed prior to acupuncture treatment where any needling procedure occurs. Oral informed consent is valid for auricular acupuncture only.
* Communicates with other health care providers as appropriate.
* Maintain up-to-date VHA and professional trainings and attend required meetings.
* Review referrals, screen for appropriateness of care, and direct Veterans to others services when necessary.
* Subject matter expert on acupuncture and Oriental Medicine services and will provide guidance when requested regarding purchased care.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* You must be a U. S. Citizen to apply for this job.
* All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
* Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
* You may be required to serve a probationary period.
* Subject to background/security investigation.
* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
* Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
* Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
* Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
* United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
* Education. Individual must meet one of the requirements below:
* Master's degree in acupuncture or oriental medicine from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). OR
* Advanced level degree in acupuncture or oriental medicine from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).
* Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign acupuncture programs meet the requirements if they have a full unrestricted and current license to practice acupuncture in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
* English Language Proficiency. Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U. S. C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who are not proficient in written and spoken English.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
Acupuncturist, GS-11 (Full Performance Level)
* Experience or Education: Individual must meet at least one of the requirements below:
* Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level, which is directly related to the position to be filled. OR
* Education. Doctoral degree or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university in an acupuncture or oriental medicine.
* Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:.
* Ability to screen referrals and direct veterans to other services as appropriate.
* Ability to formulate an appropriate differential diagnosis.
* Ability to formulate an acupuncture treatment plan independently or with other health care professionals.
* Ability to educate patients on health lifestyle changes including nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, mind body techniques and other matters related to acupuncture care. This includes the ability to communicate with individuals of varying backgrounds.
* Skill in the selection and use of the appropriate acupuncture tools and supplies based on needs of the patient.
Preferred Experience:
* VHA pain management experience.
* Previous work in pain cl.
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