Details
Open Date 02/06/2026
Requisition Number PRN16754N
Job Title Staff Specialist (E)
Working Title Acupuncturist
Career Progression Track UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week As Needed
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Varied.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01620 - Chief Wellness Office
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $27.00 - $35.00
Close Date 05/06/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing acupuncture treatments. The incumbent treats patients using tools such as needles, ear seeds, pellets, and topical herbal liniments and for utilizes manual techniques such as acupressure, shiatsu and tuina to help promote, restore and maintain patient health. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Verifies medical records including the physician's orders for acupuncture, reviews their medical file for contraindications/precautions for treatment.
Collects medical history and general health and lifestyle information from patients.
Analyzes physical findings and medical history to make diagnoses according to eastern medicine.
Works with each patient to develop a treatment plan and strategy based on their diagnoses as well as individual needs.
Explains procedure and discusses individualized treatment.
Inspects area to be treated looking for edema, blisters, and/or rash, and if present, reports issues to physician/nurse before beginning treatment.
Provides acupuncture treatments as determined by the patient's treatment plan.
Observes and assesses patient for any unexpected or undesirable physical/emotional reactions.
When necessary, suspends treatment, and provides appropriate intervention. Reports adverse reactions to physician/nurse as indicated.
Maintains detailed and complete records, health care plans and prognoses.
Evaluates and refers patients to topics such as meditation, ergonomics, stretching, exercise, nutrition, the healing process, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
Evaluates treatment outcomes and makes treatment recommendations as necessary to further promote, restore, or maintain health.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
Ability to provide care to the population served.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability.
to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's
policies and procedures manual.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to maintain and follow standard quality, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to discuss the scientific basis and commonly used techniques for acupuncture therapy.
Demonstrated ability to recognize risk factors due to the effects of cancer and cancer treatments.
Ability to adhere to the local, state, and federal laws, regulations and statutes.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current license to practice as an Acupuncturist in the State of Utah
Preferences
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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