Chiropractor
The Atlanta VA Healthcare System (AVAHCS) Chiropractic Service provides examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of non-operative musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Chiropractors are licensed independent providers who work as part of VA interdisciplinary teams including physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, pain management, other relevant medical and surgical specialties, and other relevant associated health disciplines. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life. 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. Demonstrates knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others. Ensures practice-based learning and improvement, chiropractors are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, understanding and sensitivity to diversity, and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession. Demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided, and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve optimizing health care. Shows effectiveness in teaching, monitor and coordinate educational activities, and comply with necessary trainee supervision. Perform standard manual procedures consistent with chiropractic care as commonly contained in the core curriculum of Council on Chiropractic Education-accredited chiropractic colleges. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00AM - 4:
30PM Functional Statement Number:
508-509420 Financial Discloser Report:
Not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Not Authorized Travel Required Occasional travel - You will be expected to travel between the surrounding CBOCs in the Atlanta area. 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. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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 (1) 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 (2) 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. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residents. Licensure in a State, Territory, or commonwealth of the United State, or in the District of Columbia before completion of the first year of a VA residency. Unlicensed residents must meet any registration or other equivalent requirements established for chiropractic residents of non-VA facilities or chiropractic clinics with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes during the first year of VA residency. Impaired Licensure:
A doctor of chiropractor who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended or denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed on a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions of VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section B, paragraph 14. 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). NOTE:
Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. References:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G16 Doctor of Chiropractic Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Preferred
Experience:
Chiropractic Board Certified or Eligible, Acupuncture Certified Physical Requirements:
In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life. 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. Demonstrates knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others. Ensures practice-based learning and improvement, chiropractors are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, understanding and sensitivity to diversity, and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession. Demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided, and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve optimizing health care. Shows effectiveness in teaching, monitor and coordinate educational activities, and comply with necessary trainee supervision. Perform standard manual procedures consistent with chiropractic care as commonly contained in the core curriculum of Council on Chiropractic Education-accredited chiropractic colleges. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00AM - 4:
30PM Functional Statement Number:
508-509420 Financial Discloser Report:
Not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Not Authorized Travel Required Occasional travel - You will be expected to travel between the surrounding CBOCs in the Atlanta area. 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. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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 (1) 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 (2) 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. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residents. Licensure in a State, Territory, or commonwealth of the United State, or in the District of Columbia before completion of the first year of a VA residency. Unlicensed residents must meet any registration or other equivalent requirements established for chiropractic residents of non-VA facilities or chiropractic clinics with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes during the first year of VA residency. Impaired Licensure:
A doctor of chiropractor who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended or denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed on a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions of VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section B, paragraph 14. 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). NOTE:
Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. References:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G16 Doctor of Chiropractic Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Preferred
Experience:
Chiropractic Board Certified or Eligible, Acupuncture Certified Physical Requirements:
In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
- Department:
0601 General Health Science - Salary Range:
$80,830 to $105,083 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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