Chiropractor

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients by reviewing health and medical histories; questioning, observing, and examining patients; and reviewing x-rays, as indicated.
• Evaluate patients' neuromusculoskeletal systems and the spine using chiropractic diagnosis to determine neuromusculoskeletal and spine-related conditions.
• Perform manual adjustments to the spine, or other articulations of the body, in order to correct the musculoskeletal system, where necessary.
• Educate patients on the quality of life benefits of routine chiropractic care. Provide a recommended course of treatment.
• Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
• Obtain and record patients' medical histories, as indicated.
• Arrange for diagnostic x-rays to be taken, when medically necessary.
• Analyze X-rays in order to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
• Build positive doctor-patient relationships.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Sales of membership packages.

Qualifications

• 4 year bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• A doctor of chiropractic degree from an accredited chiropractic college.
• Passing scores for Parts I, II, III, and IV from NCBE.
• A recent NBCE SPEC exam is acceptable alternative for Part IV.
• Valid DC license in Washington State.
• Fully eligible for Malpractice Insurance in Washington State.