Why NWHSU?

When you join NWHSU you're not simply doing a job, you're making a difference. You'll see passion for our mission, our work, and our future growth opportunities all around you. Culture is extremely important to us. We're a small enough organization that you'll get to know everyone, have a voice, make an impact, and feel the enthusiasm of everyone you work with. It's an ideal blend and a superb organization to expand your career.

What can you expect?

• Our goal? Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals to deliver and advance healthcare.
• Every role and individual contributes to our success. No matter what department you work in, you'll see passion for our work and respect for one another.
• Belonging is important to us - we all bring different backgrounds, perspectives, and value to the organization. And that makes us stronger.
• We're committed and engaged. You'll see that in every meeting, every discussion and everything we do. It shows and we're proud of it.
• We don't simply say we have a team environment - we live it. Your ideas and suggestions matter. We listen to one another and when something makes sense, we do it.
• We've still got that entrepreneurial spirit, even though we've been around for 80 years. And we like that.
• We share information and have fun - through monthly Open Forum meetings with our senior leaders, to random employee celebration events throughout the year.
• We build in flexibility in roles whenever we can. We work in a hybrid environment. Each manager works with their team members to ensure there is a healthy work-life balance.
• Your personal and professional work opportunities are important to us - we provide these benefits so you can continue to excel in your career.

Position Information: Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is pleased to announce an opportunity for an Associate Clinic Faculty member. An Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinic Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of 2-4 clinical interns per shift; site dependent. Supervisor duties include working one-on-one with individual students while overseeing patient care, planning and treatment. This position is 4 hours per week depending on the number of clinic shifts available. Shifts are up to 4-6 hours in length for 15 weeks. Supervisors are asked to be available to substitute when possible, and occasionally an immediate on-call opening when available. This position is term-by-term.

We are looking for clinic faculty with a diverse set of skills to address a variety of treatment modalities such as neurological issues, sports medicine, sexual health, herbal medicine, situational-informed care, and more. Please include areas of interest and training.

This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible, adjunct faculty position.

Work Location: Bloomington, MN in-person and off-site clinic locations in the metro area.

Clinic Description:

For the Summer 2024 trimester the available clinic shifts are in our DeRusha Clinic, Bloomington Clinic, and community clinics in Minneapolis.

• DeRusha Clinic is an internal NWHSU campus clinic, treating students, faculty, staff, and immediate family.
• Bloomington Clinic is a public clinic open to the community.
• NWHSU has community-care clinic sites in the Minneapolis area.

Summer term dates: May-August 2024

Duties:

• Work one-on-one and in integrated care settings with student interns and other health-care practitioners to provide high quality patient care and education.
• Confirm all diagnostic indicators, point locations, needle placement & technique, and accessory.
• Assist interns in defining clinical competency goals on the first clinic shift; using a provided rubric, assess student clinical competencies at midterm and end of term.
• Meet all clinical performance, intern supervision and administrative expectations, follow appropriate workflow processes and documentation requirements as outlined for the specific clinic.
• Attend required trainings and meetings throughout the terms, including mandatory online HIPAA, OSHA, Centricity (our Electronic Health Record system) and other employee trainings.

What you need to have?

• Master's degree in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, required
• Doctoral degree in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, preferred
• Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of MN and in good standing
• 3 years of continuous licensure and documented clinical work experience
• NCCAOM Herbal Certification, preferred
• Higher education teaching experience or clinical supervision, preferred

Does this sound like the type of role you could excel in? Where your background and experience may contribute to the growth of our organization? A role where you can add your passion and enthusiasm, and make a difference? If you believe you have the education and experience to meet the qualifications for this role, we'd value talking to you. Non-traditional backgrounds are welcome.

NWHSU Overview:

Founded in 1941, NWHSU is a progressive institution educating the next generation of health care professionals. While the institution's history is rooted in the chiropractic profession, NWHSU now focuses more broadly on integrative care, health, and wellness. In addition to our Doctor of Chiropractic, we offer a Doctor of Acupuncture with a specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Masters' offerings in Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Functional and Integrative Nutrition, and Integrative Care, and undergraduate offerings in massage therapy, health sciences, and allied health professions - medical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, radiation therapy, and radiologic technology. We are a mission- and vision-driven university and intend to be a leader in creating integrative care solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Northwestern Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate.