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