Description
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
Interests
- Social
- Realistic
- Investigative
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
- Self-Control
- Dependability
- Leadership
Tasks
- Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
- Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.
- Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
- Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
- Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Medical software
- Accounting software
- Electronic mail software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Social Perceptiveness
Knowledge
- Medicine and Dentistry
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Biology
- Psychology
Most Common Education Level
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Certificates
Certificate name
Medical Examiner CertificationCertifying Organization
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
National Reflexology Certification - Hand ExamCertifying Organization
American Reflexology Certification Board
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology BoardCertifying Organization
American Chiropractic Neurology Board
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Animal Chiropractic CertificationCertifying Organization
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Orthopedic Exercise Specialty CertificationCertifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $66,600 |
| Median (50%) | $74,330 |
| High (90%) | $90,343 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $78,676 |
| Mid Level | $85,180 |
| Senior Level | $94,000 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 61,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 67,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 10%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 10%
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