Sports Chiropractor - Casual

Allina Health

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. This casual Sports Chiropractor will be supporting MN United Soccer. Locations: Allianz Field (games) in St. Paul, MN or National Sports Center in Blaine, MN (training)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or prerequisites equivalent to a 4 year degree for acceptance to Chiropractic University
Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree
Completion of Chiropractic program, accredited University
3 plus years of experience
Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic - MN Board of Chiropractic Examiners required
Minnesota state License upon hire
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a healthcare system setting
Specialized Certification incudes acupuncture, rehabilitation, sports medicine and others preferred

Responsibilities

Performs intake assessments, physical examinations, skeletal adjustments to spine and extremities to relieve pain, uses massage and physical therapy modalities to reduce tension within athlete's muscles to help restore mobility.
Consults with athlete's and offers techniques and ideas for them to use to improve their physical health and comfort.
When indicated communicates additional care needs to the team's physicians.
Provides direct care
Provides specialized chiropractic care to athlete's to prevent, or to diagnose and treat, athletic injuries.
Performs intake assessments by listening to athlete's concerns and reviewing medical records.
Conducts extensive physical examinations, using chiropractic techniques to diagnose neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
Applies skeletal adjustments to the spine and extremities to relieve pain.
Uses massage therapy and physical therapy modalities and techniques to reduce muscle tension.
Orders Diagnostic Imaging when indicated, including X-ray, MRI and CT.
Collaborates with Interdisciplinary team
Uses communication skills to work with close-knit team.
Stays up to date on latest Chiropractic practices.
Shares knowledge with team to promote professional growth.
Other duties as assigned.