Job Description & Qualifications
Seeking an Acupuncturist for UH Connor Whole Health at Parma and Westlake locations. The schedule is Mon-Fri days, no weekends or holidays. Experience is preferred but will consider licensed new grads.
UH Connor Whole Health empowers and equips people to take charge of their physical, mental and spiritual health to live a full and meaningful life. As part of your healthcare team, our credentialed experts use evidence-based therapies and lifestyle approaches to help you achieve optimal health and healing. The highly trained, licensed acupuncturists at University Hospitals work collaboratively with a patient’s primary care physician or specialists to ensure they receive appropriate care for their condition – both through Traditional Chinese Medicine and western medicine practices. This holistic approach to health and well-being is one of the hallmarks of our integrative medicine program.
When you join UH, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement and pension plans
- Free parking for regular-status employees
A Brief Overview
The provider must possess strong clinical, communication and outreach skills as the role also requires work to build the acceptance and utilization of acupuncture within University Hospitals. This individual will establish a patient base in a minimum of two locations, one serving as an embedded provider within a physician practice in the University Hospitals Health System geography.
What You Will Do
- Practicing Acupuncturist
• Perform quality acupuncture treatments and Oriental Medicine procedures on patients following prescribed techniques and protocols.
• Maintain and follow standard quality, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Collect medical histories and general health information from patients.
• Formulate, recommend and clearly communicate a treatment plan for each patient, including proper point location and needle positions, needle depth and contraindications.
• Consider Western medical procedures in health assessment, health care team communication, and referrals.
• Maintain detailed and complete records of health care plans, treatments and prognosis, and utilize EMR for all patient records.
• Monitor patient health progress for constant assessment of techniques and procedures needed for their optimal health.
• Refer to other CIHN modalities, providers and classes when appropriate.
• Develop relationships with targeted providers and provider groups at University Hospitals to develop their understanding, acceptance and utilization of acupuncture through communication with referring providers and outreach to providers within select specialties.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Master’s Degree in acupuncture and/or the science of Oriental Medicine. (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate the benefits of acupuncture to new audiences – especially physicians who have not yet utilized acupuncture as a part of the care plan for their patients. (Required proficiency)
- Clear understanding of and ability to articulate scientific evidence supporting acupuncture. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of acupuncture and Chinese medicine principals, treatments and procedures. (Required proficiency)
- This includes diagnosis, performing acupuncture and Chinese medicine therapies, and formulating and carrying out treatments plans (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Minimum of one year of practice in the State of Ohio (Preferred) and
- Current certification with the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Current license in the State of Ohio with the State Medical Board of Ohio (Preferred)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
For over 150 years, University Hospitals has been dedicated to our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Starting as a small Cleveland hospital in 1866, UH has grown into 18 hospitals and 40 health centers, serving 1 million people annually.
UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling Northeast Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.
We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
View complete wellness and benefits details on our Why Choose Us page.

We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.


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