Acupuncture Therapist-Integrative Medicine Full Time Days

The Acupuncture Therapist reflects the mission vision and values of Northwestern Memorial adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Acupuncture Therapist in consultation with the patients primary care physician administers acupuncture treatment for patients. This position works closely with the medical director to ensure that patient assessments and treatment plans are consistent with established clinical guidelines and protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Obtains a thorough medical history for new patients and performs a physical examination.
• Organizes information into clusters identifies patterns of disharmony/disturbances in organs devises a treatment plan.
• Administers acupuncture treatment recommends herbal formulas evaluates effects of treatment makes modifications/adjustments and provides follow-up visits.
• Collaborates with management to support marketing and program development initiatives (workshops interviews article writing).
• Attends and actively participates in 75% of case management presentations and presents at least one clinical case every six months.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Licensed Acupuncture (IL).
• Diploma or certificate of completion from a fully accredited college of Chinese medicine.
• Minimum of 3 years experience.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in nursing or related field.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time