Chiropractor

CENTRAL CITY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC•Los Angeles, CA

74d•$67 - $99•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for caring for patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons by using spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients' health concerns. This role involves providing chiropractic services to various facilities such as clinics and residential board and care facilities as assigned. The chiropractor will assess patient conditions, analyze posture and spine, conduct tests, identify health problems, provide neuromusculoskeletal therapy, and advise patients on health and lifestyle issues. Maintaining patient confidentiality and utilizing company medical forms are also key responsibilities. The position requires compliance with all policies, standards, and regulations of CCCHC and relevant governmental or medical regulatory authorities.

Requirements

Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree required.
Licensed by the State of California Board of Chiropractors.
English Required.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to plan and be organized.
Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be flexible and cooperative.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and Company records.
Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.
Ability to convey a positive and professional image to patients and employees.
Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including E-mail, Microsoft Excel, and Word, Internet and networking devices.
Required to know, follow and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.
Reliable transportation, automobile insurance, and current CA Driver License.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing all services in a manner that meets or exceeds the community standard of practice and ethical requirements of the medical profession.
Attending staff meetings.
All related travel, record keeping, charting and other services related to the services described above.
Providing chiropractic services to various facilities such as clinics and residential board and care facilities as assigned.
Complying with all policies, standards, and regulations of CCCHC and all governmental or medical regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over employee’s and/or employer’s practice of chiropractic.
Assessing a patient's medical condition by reviewing their medical history, listening to the patient's concerns, and performing a physical examination.
Analyzing the patient's posture, spine, and reflexes.
Conducting tests, including evaluating a patient's posture and recommending to the PTP if imaging studies are needed, as well as reviewing x-ray and other imaging reports.
Identifying health problems.
Provide neuromusculoskeletal therapy, which involves adjusting a patient's spinal column and other joints by hand or with instrumentation, as needed.
Providing other additional treatments as needed, including use of modalities and procedures, such as applying heat or cold to a patient's injured areas.
Advising patients on health and lifestyle issues, such as exercise, nutrition, and sleep habits.
Recommending to PTP the referral of patients to other health care professionals, if needed.
Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information and records in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, as well as in compliance with CCCHC policy.
Utilizing the medical forms and records provided by CCCHC, which shall remain the property of CCCHC.
Providing in-service education of staff.
Completing reports and appropriate documentation, including billing and medical records, in a timely manner.
Consistently demonstrate and uphold CCCHC’s principle of providing quality health and human services to the medically underserved and low-income populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
All other duties as assigned.