Chiropractor

Tule River Indian Health Center Inc•Porterville, CA

8h•$64,438 - $93,600•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Family Practice Medical Director, the Chiropractor will be responsible for assessing patients' conditions, diagnosing neuromusculoskeletal disorders, and providing treatment through manual adjustments and other therapeutic techniques to improve patients' overall health and mobility.

Requirements

Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from an accredited chiropractic college.
One (1) year prior experience in a healthcare setting.
Good communication skills, be able to effectively communicate with diverse populations, and be willing to convey responsibilities to patients.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently in carrying out assignments while remaining reliable and dependable.
Demonstrate professional competency in office and healthcare abilities, including the maintenance of client confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate basic levels of computer literacy, with a functional understanding of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems in an office setting and demonstrate a working knowledge of routine office hardware and equipment (e.g. printers, copiers, fax machines, etc.).
Must demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing, and operational use, including capacities for attention to detail and for reviewing and verifying accuracy of data.
Possess the ability to organize and follow one’s own work schedule (i.e. setting priorities, being available during work hours, and meeting critical deadlines).
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Demonstrate the competency and integrity to maintain the confidentiality of organizational, employee, and client records.
Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Valid state license to practice chiropractic care
Possess a Valid California Driver’s License and be insurable with the Tule River Indian Health Center Inc. insurance agency throughout employment
BLS certified

Nice To Haves

Familiar with entering data into a healthcare database program (EHR)
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and neuromusculoskeletal disorders within scope of practice
Excellent manual dexterity and physical stamina
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Mantoux TB test current
Have completed Hepatitis B series
Ability to maintain confidentiality and observe all requirements of the Federal Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations

Responsibilities

Adjustment of the spinal column, skeletal articulation and adjacent tissue, which includes diagnosis and analysis to determine the existence of spinal subluxations and associated nerve energy expression, and the use of procedures and instruments preparatory and complementary to treatment of the spinal column, skeletal articulation, and adjacent tissues.
Diagnosis and analysis may include physical exam, specimen analysis, drawing of blood, blood analysis, and the use of X-ray and other instruments.
Provides chiropractic services through the identification, location, removal, or reduction of any interference to the nervous system integrity, or nerve expression, and the resultant changes in the biomechanical and physiological homeostasis.
Focus on the connection between the nervous system and the spinal column.
Evaluate a patient’s condition based on their symptoms and medical history
Examine spine and posture
Diagnose and treat by manually re-aligning the spine and adjusting joints
Run tests or take x-rays
Use heat, cold, massage therapy and other methods to treat patients
Gain information from the patients about previous medical history
Make physical examinations
Take the patient’s pulse, heart rate, or blood pressure
Diagnose and treat disorders and ailments involving spinal column, joints and interface with nervous system, within scope of practice.
Provide education and advice about lifestyle, exercise and movement within scope of practice
Collaborate with and make referrals to doctors or other health care practitioners
Keep accurate, confidential patient records
Attend conferences, as assigned
Stay current with developments in Chiropractic Care
Reporting Adverse Incidents
All other duties as assigned, by the Family Practice Medical Director