Chiropractor

About the Role

This position is located in the Specialty Care service of the Chillicothe VA Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Citizen of the United States
• Education: Degree of Doctor of Chiropractic (or equivalent) from a school approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year of study; approved schools are U.S. schools/colleges of chiropractic accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (or equivalent) or schools accepted by a state licensing body for full/unrestricted licensure.
• License or Registration: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or District of Columbia (except residents; see details). Facility Director may waive if serving outside the U.S. with licensure in that country. Residents must have licensure before completing first year of VA residency or meet registration/equivalent requirements for chiropractic residents of non‑VA facilities.
• Physical Standards: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Occupational Health.
• English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Preferred Experience:
  • Previous experience treating patients in an outpatient clinical setting, preferably within an interdisciplinary medical team.
  • Experience providing care to Veterans or in a VA/DoD/public/community health system setting.
  • Demonstrated expertise in spinal and extremity manipulative therapy and evidence‑based chiropractic techniques.
  • Experience managing complex musculoskeletal pain, including non‑pharmacologic pain management methods.
  • Experience collaborating with primary care, physical therapy, pain management, and behavioral health professionals.
  • Experience with computerized documentation and electronic health records (EHR).
• Grade Determinations – Intermediate Grade:
  • Meets Full grade requirements plus either 4 years of chiropractic practice (or equivalent) or completion of a 3‑year full‑time post‑graduate residency program from an accredited U.S. chiropractic college, rendering eligibility for Diplomate status via a specialty board recognized by the American Chiropractic Association, International Chiropractors’ Association, or American Board of Chiropractic Specialties.
  • Demonstrates a high level of professional attainment, examples include:
    • Recognized expert in unusually difficult chiropractic cases referred by other facilities; serves as consultant.
    • Assumes responsibility for a multi‑faceted chiropractic program including clinical research and/or training requiring development of innovative diagnostic and treatment techniques.
    • Played a significant part in research of considerable scope and complexity, resulting in important answers or changes; publications of considerable value; recognized by service on important professional committees.
    • Has full responsibility for carrying out a chiropractic training program of significant size, maintaining liaison with affiliated schools and professional organizations, displaying innovative curriculum development.
• Physical Requirements: Light carrying (under 15 pounds), walking 6 hours, standing 7 hours, using fingers and both hands, working closely with others, operation of a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Advance skill and experience diagnosing and managing complex musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
• Demonstrate ability to integrate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, including communicating care plans and collaborating across disciplines.
• Develop treatment plans tailored to patient goals with a focus on whole‑person care and shared decision‑making.