Core Duties:

* Perform a full range of clinical diagnosis and chiropractic treatment for commonly occurring neuro-musculoskeletal conditions including subluxation complex;

* Conduct a patent history and chiropractic physical examination as clinically indicated.

* Use the modalities of heat, cold, light, electricity, sound and exercises in patient treatment area.

* Provide patient instructions and recommendations in all matters pertaining to hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and ergonomic factors in the activities of daily living.

* Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on chiropractic related subjects for staff, students, and patients.

* Order orthotics, lifts, collars, and lumbar sacral supports.

* Place active-duty patients on limited duty status (profile) according to MTF policy. similar size and complexity. Notwithstanding the aforementioned experience requirements, the HCW must have pertinent clinical experience within the past 2 years sufficient to demonstrate current clinical competency for the setting and procedures required by this contract.

* Perform standard osseous and soft tissue procedures only, as commonly taught in Chiropractic College accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.

* Employ and record every measure of observation that will more substantially profile the patient during the initial patient interview and consultation.

* Utilize radiography and standard laboratory tests appropriate to the chiropractic diagnosis and within the MTF's capabilities as detailed by the standard MTF operating procedures.

* Radiological examinations shall be limited to musculoskeletal radiographs, skull series, chest (PA and lateral\ views), and rib series. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) studies of the spine and Bone Scans may be ordered following protocols established by the Department of Orthopedics.

* Laboratory tests shall be limited to Chemistry Panel (CHEM-7), Urinalysis (UA), Urine Culture & Sensitivity (C&S), Occult Blood, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and Complete Blood Count (CBC).

* Utilize modalities of heat, cold, light, electricity, and sound in patient treatment area.

* Provide patient instructions and recommendations in all matters pertaining to hygiene, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes, and ergonomic factors in the activities of daily living.

* Orient, instruct, technically direct, and provide input when requested on work activities of clinical support staff.

* Shall teach, conduct, or participate in seminars concerning the basic and/or clinical sciences of chiropractic if requested by the Government.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Degree: Doctor of Chiropractic.

* Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.

* Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the credentialing instruction.

* Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a doctor of chiropractic from a U.S. state,territory, or district.

* Must meet BLS requirements per section

* Have experience as a chiropractor, licensed independent practitioner demonstrating pertinent clinical experience within the past 2 years sufficient to demonstrate current clinical competency (both diagnostic and treatment services) for the setting and procedures required by this contract.

* This position is subject to credentialing per sections