Chiropractor

Summary This position is located in the Specialty Care service of the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Summary This position is located in the Specialty Care service of the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Qualifications 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 Citizenship: Citizen of the United States 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: (1) United States schools or colleges of chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education - at - 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 License or Registration: Doctor of Chiropractic (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 The facility Director may waive this requirement if the doctor of chiropractic is to serve in a country other than the United States and the doctor of chiropractic has licensure in that country Residents Licensure in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - 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 Physical Standards: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Occupational Health 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) Preferred Experience: Previous experience treating patients in an outpatient clinical setting is preferred - particularly within an interdisciplinary medical team Work with Veterans: Experience providing care to Veterans or in a VA/DoD - public - or community health system setting is highly valued Manual/Manipulative Therapy: Demonstrated expertise in spinal and extremity manipulative therapy - and evidence-based chiropractic techniques Chronic Pain Management: Experience managing complex musculoskeletal pain - including the use of non-pharmacologic pain management methods Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Experience collaborating with primary care - physical therapy - pain management - and behavioral health professionals Electronic Health Records (EHR): Experience with computerized documentation and electronic health records Grade Determinations: Intermediate Grade A doctor of chiropractic at the Intermediate grade meets the requirements for Full grade and the following: (1) 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 (2) Demonstrates a high level of professional attainment Examples of such attainment are: (a) 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 doctors of chiropractic or other professionals in other health care facilities (b) 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 (c) 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 (d) 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: The work consists of light carrying - under 15 pounds - walking 6 hours - standing 7 hours - using fingers and both hands - working closely with others - and operation of a motor vehicle. Duties Duties include - but are not limited to: Advances skill and experience diagnosing and managing complex musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions Demonstrates ability to integrate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills - including communicating care plans and collaborating across disciplines Develops treatment plans tailored to patient goals with a focus on whole-person care and shared decision-making Demonstrates experience in non-pharmacologic pain management strategies Integrates research evidence into chiropractic care and participating in quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates proficiency with electronic health record systems and telehealth/virtual care platforms if relevant Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30 to 4:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs