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Lead Acupuncturist
- Rush Copley Medical Center (Aurora, IL)
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About Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center
Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center provides **no-cost** supportive care services for individuals impacted by cancer, including patients, survivors, and their loved ones. Our mission is to provide compassionate, empowering, and integrative resources that promote healing of mind, body, and spirit during and beyond cancer treatment.
Position Overview
Waterford Place seeks an experienced and compassionate **Lead Acupuncturist** to oversee the acupuncture program as an independent contractor. This role blends clinical service delivery with program leadership, including oversight of other acupuncturists (when applicable), quality assurance, and community outreach. The Lead Acupuncturist is expected to uphold the highest standards of care, ensure a participant-centered experience, and contribute to the overall wellness offerings at the Center.
Qualifications Required:
+ Current, unrestricted Illinois license to practice acupuncture.
+ Minimum **5 years of professional experience** delivering acupuncture treatments.
+ At least **1 year of leadership or supervisory experience** in a healthcare or wellness setting.
+ Professional liability insurance (must provide proof upon contracting).
+ Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
+ Understanding of HIPAA compliance and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Qualifications Preferred:
+ Experience working with individuals affected by cancer or other chronic conditions.
+ Background in trauma-informed care, integrative medicine, or holistic healing.
+ Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
+ Familiarity with nonprofit, hospital, or community-based health settings.
Time Commitment & Availability
+ Estimated 6 hours per week
+ Occasional evening sessions may be requested based on participant needs.
+ Participation in quarterly team check-ins or training may be requested.
Independent Contractor Notice
This position is classified as a **1099 independent contractor** . As such, the Lead Acupuncturist is not an employee of Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center and is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits. The contractor must maintain valid licensure and insurance coverage throughout the duration of service.
$50-$70/hour
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [email protected].
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