Tai Chi Instructor, Bennett Cancer Center, Per Diem

This position will lead a Tai Chi class at the Bennett Cancer Center every Thursday from 11:00-12:00pm

Tai Chi Instruction at the Bennett Cancer Center is a program designed to:

• Better manage side effects from chemotherapy and radiation.
• Minimize anxiety depression, and stress.
• Improve muscle strength, balance, and endurance.
• Reduce pain and muscle tension.
• Tap into and experience the power of controlling your breath. 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for performing the contracted integrative oncology modality.

• Responsible for assessment of patient’s appropriateness for treatment and for tailoring the treatment to meet the patient’s needs.

• Responsible for administering pre- and post-treatment quality-of-life surveys as appropriate.

• Maintains appropriate documentation and record-keeping.

• Communicates issues to appropriate coordinator.

• Responsible for educational workshops that fall under his or her area of expertise.

• Meets Stamford Health System’s standards for appropriate professional behavior at all times.

• Responsible for maintaining a timely schedule.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.

• Completes required continuous hospital required training and education, including department specific requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be certified in Original Tai Chi Fundamentals
• Tai Chi Adapted Program certifications