A Chiropractor, or Licensed Chiropractor, is responsible for helping patients achieve better spinal alignment and pain relief. Their duties include meeting with patients to discuss their current ailments, summarizing potential treatment options for patients and using their hands or specific tools to alleviate musculoskeletal pain.
A Chiropractor should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Chiropractor should be able to execute:
- Consulting with the patient about their medical history and the reason for their visit
- Creating a plan of care that focuses on the patient’s overall health and wellbeing
- Assessing the patient’s spine, posture and reflexes to provide the appropriate treatment
- Performing neuromusculoskeletal therapy by adjusting the patient’s spine and other joints
- Providing supplemental treatments, such as massage and acupuncture to the injured area
- Giving advice on lifestyle habits such as sleep, exercise and diet to improve patients physical health
A competitive Chiropractor will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Interpersonal skills: Chiropractors form relationships with clients to make them comfortable and receptive to therapy and to build a strong client base.
- Organizational skills: Chiropractors keep patient records and may assist in administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, filing and answering phones.
- Empathy: Chiropractors use empathy to listen to clients’ symptoms and respond sympathetically to clients’ needs.
- Motor skills and dexterity: Chiropractors use their hands to make adjustments to the spinal column and other joints of the body.
- Decision-making: Chiropractors assess and create a plan of treatment for their patients. They may also recommend other health care professionals if the patient’s needs are outside of their scope of practice.
