Acupuncture Therapist-Integrative Medicine Full Time Days
Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description At
Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference
in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is
what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an
integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our
quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the
Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing
competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan
forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is
to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
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.
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