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Chiropractor
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteClarksburg, WV$85K – $111KApply by Sep 30, 2026General Health ScienceINTJINTPISFJISTJHealthcare
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Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are licensed independent practitioners (LIP) in VHA who provide examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions using non-pharmacologic and non-operative methods. Meets the needs of customers while supporting the VHA and [Facility] missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
What You'll Do
- →This is OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30,2026.
- →The initial cut-off date for referrals of eligible application will be June 1,2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every month.
- →Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
- →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 includes a number of options such as patient education, therapeutic exercise, lifestyle recommendations, and other interventions such as joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, and physical modalities.
- →Scope of practice.
- →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 2.
- →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 CIH services, consistent with individual training and licensure, and facility needs.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Degree of doctor of chiropractic, or its equivalent, resulting from a course of education in chiropractic.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 36e0a6f3-6c19-41b6-975a-a61b8803185b
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