Chiropractor

Whole Health Staff Chiropractor

This position serves as the Whole Health Staff Chiropractor within the Whole Health System under Primary Care Services as the St. Louis VAMC. STL VAMC is a large Level-1B highly complex VA hospital and serves all sites of care within the catchment area. They are responsible for providing effective and timely examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions using non-pharmacologic and non-operative methods. The incumbent works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary Whole Health team within the VA STLHCS to ensure efficient delivery of chiropractic care and timely access to services. The incumbent may also work with specialties such as physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, pain management, other relevant medical and surgical specialties, and associated health disciplines to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for Veterans.

Clinical Duties:

• Conducts comprehensive history and physical examinations of Veterans with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal complaints.
• Uses standard medical evaluation and biomechanical assessments to establish diagnoses and formulate management plans.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies (X-ray, CT, bone scan, EMG, bone density, MRI) as clinically indicated and within scope of practice.
• Provides clinical services within the scope of a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), including joint manipulation/mobilization, soft tissue therapies, and physical modalities.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans incorporating manual therapies, modalities, and rehabilitative exercises.
• Collaborates and refers to other healthcare providers as medically indicated.
• Delivers, or may be trained to deliver, Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) modalities (e.g., acupuncture, dry needling, mind-body therapies) as permitted within scope and with appropriate approval or training.
• Monitors patient progress, adjusts treatments as needed, and determines appropriate discharge or referral.
• Applies evidence-based methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care practices.
• Participates in quality improvement, peer review, and outcomes monitoring to support continuous learning and practice improvement.
• Provides patient and family education on self-care, ergonomics, lifestyle, exercise, and condition

Training & Program Development:

• Demonstrates effectiveness in teaching and monitors and coordinates educational activities in compliance with necessary trainee supervision requirements.
• May precept or mentor chiropractic students, residents, or fellows as applicable.
• Participates in staff education regarding musculoskeletal conditions, chiropractic scope of practice, and Whole Health principles.
• Collaborates with affiliated academic institutions, training programs, or VA research offices to support scholarly activity as opportunities arise.

Research Participation & Support:

• Participates in or supports clinical research initiatives related to chiropractic care, musculoskeletal health, and integrative medicine as approved by the facility's Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Assists in the collection, documentation, and reporting of data for research studies, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Professionalism:

• Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, understanding and sensitivity to diversity, and a responsible attitude toward patients and the profession.
• Maintains required licensure, credentialing, and privileging in accordance with VHA policy.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards, VHA Directives, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Not Telework Eligible.

This is not a virtual position. Preferred Experience: Acupuncture Certification Academic Appointment or Experience working with Health Professional Trainees Research and or Publications