Description

Chiropractors assess, diagnose, treat and prevent patients’ neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spine, nervous system, pelvis and other body joints using corrective manipulation including spinal column adjustments or other complementary therapies. They are usually in private practice or in clinics with other health practitioners.

Job Titles

• Chiropractor

Main Duties

• Conduct patient interviews and take medical histories
• Conduct an examination including postural assessment, range of motion tests, neurological and orthopedic examination, and palpation of joints and soft tissues
• Prescribe and/or perform X-rays and other imaging and tests as required to diagnose patient’s condition
• Diagnose neuromuscular-skeletal disorders of the spinal column, pelvis, extremities and associated tissues
• Define and implement a treatment plan including spinal and joint adjustment or manipulations, soft tissue work and/or the use of complementary therapies such as electrotherapy, acupuncture, heat therapy and massage
• Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals
• Advise patients on alternate treatment modalities such as corrective exercises, posture, nutritional and lifestyle counselling, that have positive effects on the spine, joints, muscles and nervous system
• Refer patients to other health care professionals when appropriate.

Workplaces

• Clinics
• Private practice

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Evaluation
• Instructing Learning and Teaching Strategies

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Memorizing
• Problem Identification
• Written Comprehension

Personal Attributes

• Concern for Others
• Independence
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail

Similar Occupations

• Chiropractic aide (in 33109.03 Rehabilitation aides)

Source: OaSIS