Job Description
The Acupuncture Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s 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 patient’s 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:
- Master’s 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.
