Chiropractic Assistant Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Lifekind Health is looking for an experienced Chiropractic Assistant Trainer who serves dual functions: providing direct hands-on patient care as a practicing CA and traveling across Lifekind Health's clinic network to support staffing coverage, new-hire training, and ongoing competency development. The CA Trainer is a mobile resource and key liaison to the CA Supervisor, ensuring consistent clinical standards and workflow excellence at every location.

Our mission is to bring care that’s whole, human, and healing. Blending medical, behavioral, and lifestyle support into a single plan because restoring life takes more than a prescription.

At Lifekind Health we strive every day to live up to that definition by providing the best care possible for our complex patient population. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and dietitians work together within a revolutionary transdisciplinary model that addresses the quadruple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving patient health, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing employee satisfaction. Learn more about us at

Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week. Clinics are open 7 days a week, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm. Availability to work Saturday and/or Sunday may be required

Patient Care & Modality Administration:

• Set up and administer prescribed modalities: Traction (Chattanooga Triton DTS – lumbar and cervical), EMS / Electrotherapy (Richmar Quattro 2.5, TheraTouch CX4/EX4), Therapeutic Ultrasound, and Heat Lamp
• Screen for contraindications prior to each modality session
• Monitor patients throughout treatment; respond appropriately to patient feedback or adverse response
• Assist patients on/off treatment tables safely; maintain a safe and organized treatment environment

EHR Documentation:

• Accurately document all modality sessions in Health Fusion (FFS) and Savas Software (UTC) immediately following treatment
• Record equipment settings, treatment region, duration, and patient response per provider prescription
• Maintain HIPAA/PHI compliance in all documentation and patient interactions

Clinic Support & Patient Flow:

• Maintain room turnover efficiency and support patient throughout goals
• Keep treatment rooms stocked, clean, and inspection-ready
• Collaborate with Doctors of Chiropractic, medical providers, and interdisciplinary care team members
• Follow all provider prescriptions precisely; never adjust treatment parameters without DC approval

New-Hire Training:

• Facilitate onboarding for newly hired Chiropractic Assistants in accordance with the Lifekind Health CA Onboarding & Training Schedule
• Serve as designated trainer during Weeks 1–4 of the CA onboarding program, including shadow model and observer/feedback provider phases
• Guide new hires through modality competency signoffs per the CA Modalities Training Manual (Traction, EMS, Ultrasound, Heat Lamp)
• Administer and review EHR training for Health Fusion and Savas Software; confirm accuracy before training sign-off
• Provide written or verbal feedback summaries on new-hire training completion and retraining outcomes as requested

Retraining & Performance Support:

• Conduct targeted retraining for existing CAs with identified skill gaps or performance concerns
• Provide direct observation, structured feedback, and corrective guidance during retraining sessions
• Document competency progress and communicate outcomes to the CA Supervisor

Consistency & Standards:

• Model and reinforce Lifekind Health clinical protocols, contraindication screening practices, and documentation standards across all locations
• Identify and escalate clinical inconsistencies or training needs observed during travel assignments

Travel & Clinic Coverage:

• Travel to Lifekind Health clinic locations as scheduled to cover PTO, unplanned absences (callouts), or training needs; current locations include Rancho Mirage, Indio, Riverside, San Jacinto, and Victorville
• Maintain clinical effectiveness and adapt quickly to each site's patient volume, team, and workflow
• Coordinate travel scheduling with the CA Supervisor and clinic managers to ensure adequate site coverage
• Maintain frequent, proactive communication with the CA Supervisor regarding staffing coverage needs, travel assignments, trainee progress, and clinical concerns
• Participate in regular check-ins with the CA Supervisor to align on training priorities, retrain schedules, and team performance
• Escalate compliance issues, documentation discrepancies, or competency concerns to the CA Supervisor promptly

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Chiropractic Assistant, preferably in a multi-modality clinical setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in all Lifekind Health modalities (Traction DTS, EMS, Ultrasound, Heat Lamp)
• Competency in Health Fusion and Savas EHR platforms
• Reliable personal transportation and valid California driver's license
• Ability and willingness to travel to all Lifekind Health clinic locations across Southern California
• Strong communication skills; able to deliver feedback constructively and professionally
• HIPAA awareness and commitment to PHI privacy standards
• Prior experience in a training, mentorship, or lead CA capacity preferred
• Familiarity with Lifekind Health onboarding program and competency sign-off processes is a plus

At Lifekind, we believe our employees deserve the best. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance options for you and your family

• Medical – Choice between three Cigna PPO plans (company pays 90% for employees and 50% for dependents!)
• Dental offered through Principal Life Insurance Company
• Vision offered through Principal and VSP Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCSA)
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability with medical enrollment
• Employee Life, Spouse Life and Dependent Life

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous PTO

Lifekind Health and Savas Software are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace.  People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.  We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.