Medical - Chiropractor (Part-Time)

San Diego American Indian Health Center•San Diego, CA

14h

About The Position

We are an FQHC community health center dedicated to embodying the values central to American Indian cultures. This includes respect for our patients, acknowledgement of the whole person, and a focus on working together to ensure health for the individual, and therefore the community. We invite persons of all tribes, ethnic backgrounds and walks of life to experience the comprehensive care we deliver and to contribute to the services we provide for children, youth, families, adults, and elders. Work in collaboration as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team, displaying clinical competency, professional ethics, and sound judgment to perform clinical assessments and develop and provide treatment plans. Based on the diagnosis given by the healthcare provider, provide quality treatment to cure, relieve or improve the medical condition causing the patient’s complaint Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform all job-related activities as outlined below.

Requirements

Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from an accredited chiropractic college.
Chiropractic in the State of California license in good standing.
Certified by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
CPR/ BLS certification: Maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross, or an equivalent organization. Certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not accepted.
Annual background checks: Consent to annual background checks as a condition of continued employment, to ensure compliance with organizational standards and eligibility requirements.
For-Cause Drug Screening: Comply with drug screening requirements when initiated by the organization for cause, to support a safe, compliant, and drug-free workplace.
Ongoing Compliance Requirements: Maintain up-to-date compliance with all required annual renewals, including professional licenses, certifications, physical examinations, TB testing, and mandatory regulatory trainings as assigned by the San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC).
Excellent research and communication skills.
Clear communication skills in both written and verbal communication
Methodical and strategic thinking.
Good communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Able to lift/move up to 10 pounds, move from place to place.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Frequent sitting.
May assist patients in getting onto examination table.
Able to stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods.
Ability to supervise, multitask, understand, and follow instructions.
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients and professional staff.

Responsibilities

Meet with patients and assess patient’s condition by obtaining information about their complaints, symptoms, medical history, diet, lifestyle, and psychological health.
Maintain safe and clean treatment environment and comply with procedures, rules, regulations, and laws relating to Chiropractic services.
Make diagnosis and determine treatment strategies and utilize chiropractic manipulations for treatment to prevent or modify the perception of pain or to normalize physiological functions.
Explain procedures to patients and prepare them for treatment.
Obtain informed consent prior to administering therapy.
Evaluate the effects of treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patients’ progress; modify treatments as needed.
Document all treatments and patient’s response to therapy in patient’s chart.
Maintain thorough documentation of all treatments and submit encounters within 48 hours of visit.
Attend department meetings and complete required peer reviews assigned.
Coordinate with referring provider and/or primary care provider as necessary.
Build the Integrative health department including Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Oversee the Integrative health department including Chiropractic and Acupuncture.
Enhance professional growth and development through continuing education, current literature review, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Perform other duties as directed.