Full Time
Hudson Medical Group
500 Pearl St, New York, NY 10007, USA
Job Description ABOUT Hudson Medical Group: Be part of a young and dynamic team that has a revolutionary approach to medicine. In 2010, we opened a medical practice with the goal of revolutionizing healthcare. For the last 9 years, weve been working towards that goal by building a team of 14 medical practitioners, 15 diverse specialties, and a unique approach to healthcare that focuses on positively impacting our patients lives. We are transforming the patient experience by offering both medical services and rehabilitation under one roof for total comprehensive care. We have two main offices in Tribeca and in Ridgewood, Queens, and are currently under construction of our state-of-the-art facility in the West Village where we will greatly expand our functional and regenerative medicine programs. At Hudson Medical Group, it is our mission to provide our patients with the most advanced medical treatment and expert care, and ultimately deliver an integrated and cohesive patient experience. POSITION/ SUMMARY: The Associate Chiropractor/Acupuncturist will care for patients who have problems with the neuromusculoskeletal system and assist in creating plans for pain management and lifestyle improvement. The Associate Chiropractor/ Acupuncturist will take a holistic approach to treatment, using a combination spinal adjustment and manipulation, massage, diet, and exercise to treat patients. Requirements COMPETENCIES: Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to multi-task and manage patients in the treatment rooms cycling through acupuncture/chiropractic/medical massage Intermediate knowledge of medical billing and insurance process Good examination skills and ability to communicate a clear and concise diagnosis Punctuality with completing treatments on time so they can move onto other portions of their appointment(s) without delay Show empathy towards patients by listening to the patient and address any concerns or issues they may have with the treatment approach ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Integration with other disciplines within Hudson Wellness to deliver a comprehensive coordinated approach to care Ability to provide manual therapy with a variety of techniques (i.e. spinal adjusting, extremity adjusting, Active Release Therapy, and Graston techniques) Formulation of a plan of care for treatment and ability to communicate with patient the course of treatment moving forward Ability to treat with local acupuncture (for acute, localized injuries) Knowledge of utilizing cupping, electro-acupuncture Trigger point acupuncture/dry needling Palpation skills, ability to identify muscles and have anatomy knowledge Identify precise locations on a patients body where needles should be inserted, or where electrical or heat stimulation is to be applied Explain Western style of acupuncture procedures to patients and prepare them for treatment EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Doctorate of Chiropractic degree Masters in Acupuncture CEUs involving sports medicine acupuncture or trigger point acupuncture, a plus EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3-5 years in a Chiropractic/ Acupuncture setting Experience with either a large private practice or a hospital Associated topics: acupressure, acupuncture, aromatheraphy, home care, masajista, masseuse, medical, professional, reiki, sports massage