Chiropractor

Western Sierra Medical Clinic; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sierra Medical Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Chiropractor to provide direct outpatient chiropractic services to WSMC patients, following current standards and local medical practices.

You will coordinate care, document for continuity and risk management, and participate in quality assurance and improvement efforts as outlined by CA Board of Chiropractic Examiners rules. The position requires a California license to practice and current BLS certification, with the ability to work within a

Qualifications

• Valid California license to practice as a Chiropractor.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain a relevant patient health and medical history.
• Initial and ongoing assessment of patients' medical, physical, and psychosocial status.
• Perform a physical examination based on age and history.
• Develop and provide a relevant patient education plan.
• Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions under California Board of Chiropractic Examiners rules and regulations.
• Document all pertinent information in patients' electronic medical record.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education

California license to practice as a Chiropractor

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

General Statement Of Duties

The Chiropractor at WSMC is responsible for providing direct outpatient chiropractic services to WSMC patients. S/he is responsible for rendering services that reflect current standards of chiropractic care appropriate to the local medical community. S/he is responsible for coordination of care as appropriate, and for documentation as appropriate for continuity of care and risk management. S/he serves as a member of the health care team whose goals are described in the WSMC mission statement, and assumes responsibility as assigned for quality assurance/quality improvement efforts. S/he is responsible for diagnosing and treating medical conditions of the musculoskeletal system in accordance to the scope of practice dictated by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners rules and regulations.

General Statement Of Duties

The Chiropractor at WSMC is responsible for providing direct outpatient chiropractic services to WSMC patients. S/he is responsible for rendering services that reflect current standards of chiropractic care appropriate to the local medical community. S/he is responsible for coordination of care as appropriate, and for documentation as appropriate for continuity of care and risk management. S/he serves as a member of the health care team whose goals are described in the WSMC mission statement, and assumes responsibility as assigned for quality assurance/quality improvement efforts. S/he is responsible for diagnosing and treating medical conditions of the musculoskeletal system in accordance to the scope of practice dictated by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners rules and regulations.

GENERAL DUTIES (Note: This list may not include all of the duties assigned)

• Obtain a relevant patient health and medical history
• Initial and ongoing assessment of patients medical, physical, and psychosocial status
• Conduct non-invasive preventive screening procedures based on age and history
• Perform a physical examination based on age and history
• Update and record changes in health status
• Identify medical and health risks and needs
• Identify needs of the individual, family or community as a result of the evaluation of the collected data
• Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and clinical findings
• Develop and provide a relevant patient education plan
• Treat medical conditions of the musculoskeletal system in accordance to the scope of practice dictated by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners rules and regulations
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic/laboratory tests
• Employ the use of vitamins, food supplements, foods for special dietary use, or proprietary medicines so long as in adherence with section 302 of Board of Chiropractic Examiners rules and regulations
• Recommend further treatment options or future appointments if needed
• Explain risks versus benefits of any procedures recommended in accordance with consent protocol
• Determine the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes
• Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies
• Reassess and modify care plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals
• Deliver quality care while maintaining WSMC metrics pertaining to productivity
• Consult with patients by telephone as appropriate
• Attend staff, departmental, and interdepartmental team meetings as assigned/applicable.
• Participate in risk management activities
• Position requires:
  • Ability to obtain license to practice as a Chiropractor in the state of California.
  • Ability to provide high-quality, cost-effective health care to patients of all ages and genders, with a high degree of patient satisfaction.
  • Ability to work effectively with co-staff members in cooperative decision-making.
  • Ability to work effectively with staff members and patients from a variety of ethnic, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours if necessary.
  • Ability to work independently to solve problems creatively and with initiative.
  • Commitment to supporting the mission and principles of the WSMC.
  • Document all pertinent information in patients electronic medical record according to Western Sierra Medical Clinic's policies and ensure patient records are kept up to date including test results, immunizations, condition changes, etc.
• Uphold Western Sierra Medical Clinic's Policies and Procedures, infection control standards, applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities, including
• Interdepartmental quality improvement team efforts; and
• Contributing to overall efforts toward higher-quality, more cost-effective health care for patients and improved quality of work-life for staff members
• Cooperate and participate in peer review, health care risk management and compliance activities
• Consult with other healthcare professionals as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note the pay range is based on full-time work. The position itself will be prorated based on hours worked.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Valid California license to practice as a Chiropractor with California Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Additional Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system.
• Computer literate (i.e. logging on to computer, usage of keyboard and mouse, familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel).
• Ability to type 45 wpm.