chiropractor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Earned doctorate degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Evaluate mobility, balance, gait and posture
• Examine the patient
• Observe the patient during the treatment
• Perform X-rays and other tests
• Diagnose disorders of the spine and other body joints
• Adjust position of displaced vertebrae and other articulations, using manipulative therapy
• Hire and train staff
• Provide additional treatment such as heat, red light and massage
• Supervise staff
• Advise patients on corrective exercises, lifestyle and nutrition

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Work under pressure
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Piece work

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available