Chiropractor

Decypher • North Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chiropractor provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic chiropractic care for neuromusculoskeletal conditions in accordance with clinical privileges granted by the Commanding Officer. The role includes patient evaluation, treatment planning, use of therapeutic modalities, patient education, and support of military readiness through training, preventive care, and limited-duty determinations.

The position is based at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), North Chicago, Illinois, Fisher Branch Medical Clinic, Building 237, in the Physical Therapy Department. Work is Monday through Friday, within the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
• Graduate of a college or university accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
• Clinical experience as a Chiropractor within the past two years.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Provide services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Commanding Officer.
• Perform clinical diagnosis and chiropractic treatment for commonly occurring neuromusculoskeletal conditions, including subluxation complex.
• Conduct patient histories and chiropractic physical examinations as clinically indicated.
• Use heat, cold, light, electricity, sound, and exercises in patient treatment.
• Provide patient instructions and recommendations on hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes, and ergonomic factors in activities of daily living.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on chiropractic-related subjects for staff, students, and patients.
• Order orthotics, lifts, collars, and lumbosacral supports.
• Place active-duty patients on limited-duty status (profile) according to MTF policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree