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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TARZANA TREATMENT CENTERS, INC. is a full service integrated 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 detoxification unit, residential and outpatient treatment centers and medical clinics. We have facilities in the San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and Long Beach areas. All our facilities are licensed and certified by the State of California and the County of Los Angeles and accredited by The Joint Commission. Since 1972, we have provided a continuum of healthcare services. For job openings and TARZANA TREATMENT CENTERS programs and services, please visit our website at https://jobs.tarzanatc.org/. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer