Chiropractor

JOB SUMMARY

The chiropractor provides direct care and education to patients receiving services at our Beloit Clinic. This role functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide interventions and treatment to the patients that we serve. As an FQHC, Community Health Systems provides care to patients regardless of their funding and works to provide comprehensive services based on current and emerging community needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Consult with patients about their medical history and reason for their visit. Create a plan of care that focuses on the patient’s overall health and wellbeing. Assess the patient’s spine, posture and reflexes to provide the appropriate treatment. Perform neuromusculoskeletal therapy by adjusting the patient’s spine and other joints.

Provide patients with tips to improve their lifestyle, including nutrition, exercise plans and stretches. Keep detailed records of patient information, conditions and treatment plans. Attend conferences and workshops to stay current with development in Chiropractic care. Refer patients to other doctors or specialists as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills/Abilities Strong communication and active listening skills Comprehensive knowledge of neuromusculoskeletal injuries, conditions, and treatments Understanding of stretches, exercises, therapies and dietary changes that may help patients manage their overall health Ability to analyze patient conditions based on observations and medical tests A commitment to providing the best possible care Relevant training and/or certifications as a Chiropractor Education Doctorate of Chiropractic Graduate of an accredited chiropractic program Licensing/Certification Current license as a chiropractor in the state of practice Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification Related Work Experience Prior experience in chiropractic practice preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, bend, rotate, and reach for extended periods.

Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently in an office environment. LINES OF SUPERVISION The Chiropractor reports to the Behavioral Health Director. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job class.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Community Health Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.