Chiropractor

Full Job Description

The Central Texas VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Whole Health Chiropractor for Ambulatory Care Service in Temple, TX to provide examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions using nonpharmacologic and non-operative methods.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Chiropractor Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.

(Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) English Language Proficiency.

Doctors of chiropractic appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).

Education: Degree of doctor of chiropractic, or its equivalent, resulting from a course of education in chiropractic.

The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are: United States schools or colleges of chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, at http://www.cce-usa.org/, or equivalent agency, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure Licensure or Registration: (Except Residents).

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Grade Determinations: Associate Grade: None beyond the basic requirements. Full Grade: Two years of full-time chiropractic practice or its equivalent.

One year of full-time post-graduate residency specialty training from a chiropractic school or college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, or equivalent agency approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, is acceptable in lieu of the 2 years of practice.

Candidate must have demonstrated the professional competence and performance necessary to provide independently the full range of clinical diagnosis and chiropractic treatment for the most prevalent neuro-musculoskeletal conditions including subluxation complex.

Intermediate Grade: Meets the requirements for Full grade and must meet the following requirements: A total of 4 years of chiropractic practice or its equivalent.

Acceptable in lieu of 4 years of practice is completion of a 3-year full-time post-graduate residency program from an accredited U.S.

chiropractic college, as evidenced by documentation of completion (e.g., transcript), which renders the Doctor of Chiropractic eligible for certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors' Association, or the American Board of Chiropractic Specialties to obtain Diplomate status.

Demonstrates a high level of professional attainment.

Examples of such attainment are Is a recognized expert in dealing with a variety of unusually difficult chiropractic cases which are referred by other facilities for resolution and recommended courses of action to provide for maximum rehabilitation.

Typically, in this capacity serves as a consultant to Doctor of Chiropractic or other professionals in other health care facilities.

Has assumed responsibility for a multi-faceted chiropractic program including clinical research and/or training requiring a high degree of competence and skill in developing innovative, new and advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques.

Typically, the program is in an educationally affiliated health care facility having a chiropractic training program of moderate scope involving liaison with other medical services and affiliated schools.

Played a significant part in the conduct of research in a problem area of considerable scope and complexity that required novel approaches, and which resulted in answers to important questions or important changes in existing methods and techniques.

Publications authored by the Doctor of Chiropractic are of considerable value to others in the individual's field.

Typically, overall contributions are recognized by serving on important committees or other bodies in the profession.

Has full responsibility for carrying out a chiropractic training program of significant size in which the Doctor of Chiropractic is responsible for maintaining liaison with the affiliated school and other educational institutions and professional or scientific organizations.

The individual has displayed innovative approaches in development of curriculum and course content and in expanding and improving the educational program.

Senior Grade: Is restricted to selected leadership positions. The individual's qualifications, as well as the scope and complexity of the assignment, are considered.

Meets the requirements for Intermediate grade and the following: The Doctor of Chiropractic at this grade will meet one or more of the following: Possesses such academic stature as would warrant a faculty appointment of a professorial level (i.e., full professor) in a school or college of chiropractic or other appropriate affiliated school or college.

Has been awarded Diplomate status by a specialty board recognized by the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors' Association, or the American Board of Chiropractic Specialties and is currently in good standing with the specialty board.

Demonstrates superior professional attainment.

Examples of such attainment are: Serves as a team leader in addressing major chiropractic problems affecting the continued provision of quality care health services at a Veterans Integrated Service Network or national level.

The recommendations and conclusions of the Doctor of Chiropractic are highly regarded Has assumed responsibility for carrying out a major chiropractic program segment on a national level.

Conducts research in a difficult area of major scientific interest that has contributed to a substantial advance in the chiropractic health field with important professional publications.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Major Duties:

CTVHCS is in the process of making a cultural change, shifting from a disease-focused approach to a health and wellbeing approach, in order to implement the Whole Health System of Care.

This is a VA-wide initiative to provide a comprehensive and systematic approach to improve healthcare delivery at all stages of Veteran care.

This entails moving from an episodic, "siloed" approach to an interdisciplinary, holistic approach, emphasizing self-care in the larger context of well-being.

All staff in this facility will be part of this process, shifting the focus from the question, "What's the matter with you?" to the question, "What matters to you, and how can we help you live your best life?" This strategy also involves integrating a full range of conventional approaches with Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) approaches in order to optimize lifelong health and well-being, as defined by the Veteran, rather than narrowly focusing on disease management.

Chiropractors utilize standard medical evaluation procedures along with biomechanical assessment to establish a diagnosis and formulate a management plan.

They consult with other health care providers and refer patients in accordance with accepted medical indications.

Chiropractic treatment include but are not limited to: patient education, therapeutic exercise, lifestyle recommendations, joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, physical modalities, and mechanical therapies.

Chiropractors may also be trained and licensed to deliver other interventions, such as: light and laser therapy, ultrasound, auricular or full-body acupuncture, and mind-body therapies.

The chiropractor in this position must provide examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions using non-pharmacologic and non-operative methods.

At the discretion of the Chief of Staff, clinical privileges may be granted based on the individual's documented education, competence, and experience.

The minimum practice privileges for which the chiropractor is authorized include: Performing patient history and physical examination Ordering imaging, laboratory or other diagnostic studies as appropriate Establishing diagnosis and treatment plan Providing patient instruction and recommendations pertaining to hygiene, nutrition, exercise, sanitary measures, lifestyle changes, stress reduction, and modifications of ergonomic factors Performing standard manual procedures consistent with chiropractic care as commonly contained in the core curriculum of Council on Chiropractic Education-accredited chiropractic colleges.

Providing other therapeutic services, consistent with individual training and licensure, and facility needs.

Making referrals to other clinicians including medical, surgical and behavioral health specialties, and other providers such as physical therapists and occupational therapists, etc.

Work Schedule: TBD (Typically M-F, 0730-1600 CST) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized