What You'll Do

  • Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
  • 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.
  • Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
  • Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
  • Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
  • Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
  • Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters.
  • Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.
  • Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.0/5
Reading Comprehension 3.88/5
Speaking 3.88/5
Critical Thinking 3.88/5
Writing 3.75/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.75/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.62/5
Service Orientation 3.5/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.5/5
Science 3.38/5
Active Learning 3.38/5
Time Management 3.25/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Integrity, Concern for Others, Self-Control, Dependability, Leadership

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Written Expression 3.88/5
Information Ordering 3.75/5

Technologies & Tools

ACOM Solutions RAPID EMR Acrendo A.I.med Addison Health Systems WritePad EHR Advantage Software Chiropractic Advantage Billing software BioEx Systems Exercise Pro ChiroSoft ChiroTouch EHR DataCom Software Business Products M.I.S. Clinic DocumentPlus E-Z BIS Office Electro Meridian Imaging EMI Electronic medical record EMR software EZClaim medical billing software EZnotes ForteEMR GalacTek ECLIPSE InPhase Technologies Group InPhase Concept Life Systems Software ChiroSuite EHR MicroFour PracticeStudio.NET EMR

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.84/5)
  • Concern for Others (High importance: 4.82/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.78/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.51/5)
  • Leadership (High importance: 4.51/5)

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How to Become One

This career requires extensive preparation, typically including a graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral) and several years of experience. Most professionals in this field have invested significant time in education and training.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Chiropractic Doctor (DC) Chiropractic Neurologist Chiropractic Physician Chiropractor