Position Title: Chiropractor
Department: Medical Department
Reports To: Medical Director/Clinic Director
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chiropractor will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal conditions of patients. They will utilize chiropractic adjustments, manipulations, and other techniques to provide relief to patients experiencing pain or discomfort.
CATEGORIES OF DUTIES
• Consults with patients by reviewing health and medical histories; questioning, observing, and examining patients; and reviewing x-rays, as indicated.
• Evaluates patients’ neuromusculoskeletal systems and the spine using chiropractic diagnosis to determine neuromusculoskeletal and spine related conditions.
• Performs manual adjustments to the spine, or other articulations of the body, to correct the musculoskeletal system, where necessary.
• Educates patients on the quality-of-life benefits of routine chiropractic care.
• Provides a recommended course of treatment.
• Maintains accurate case histories of patients.
• Obtains and documents patients' medical histories, in EPIC.
• Arranges for diagnostic x-rays to be taken, when medically necessary.
• Analyzes x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
• Maintains accurate and timely patient records.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• A Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from an accredited chiropractic college.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience of clinically relevant experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Valid Doctor of Chiropractic license in California.
• Fully eligible for malpractice insurance in California.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and chiropractic techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
SETTING
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.
ADA REQUIREMENT
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
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Skills Required
- 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from an accredited chiropractic college
- Minimum of two years clinically relevant experience
- Valid Doctor of Chiropractic license in California
- Fully eligible for malpractice insurance in California
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and chiropractic techniques
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
What We Do
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a full-service behavioral healthcare organization that provides high quality, cost-effective substance abuse and mental health treatment to adults and youths. We are a non-profit, community-based organization that operates a psychiatric hospital, residential and outpatient alcohol and drug treatment centers and family medical clinics. All facilities are licensed and certified by the State of California and the County of Los Angeles and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Since 1972, we have provided a comprehensive continuum of healthcare services. Tarzana Treatment Center provides the highest level of QUALITY treatment at reasonable cost to the individual. Our services reflect our belief in individual DIGNITY and DIVERSITY of our staff and patients. We practice ADVOCACY on federal, state and local levels to reduce stigma and promote consumer involvement in the design and development of services. Our continuum of care demonstrates the value of service INTEGRITY. These values drive Tarzana’s commitment to PROGRESS and INNOVATION.
