Chiropractor

Western Sierra Medical Clinic Inc; Spring Hill (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sierra Medical Clinic Inc is seeking a licensed Chiropractor to provide direct outpatient care and support a team-based approach to musculoskeletal health. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, documentation in the EMR, and coordination with other health professionals to ensure quality care and adherence to clinic standards.

The role requires a California license, BLS certification, and proficiency with an electronic practice management system.

Qualifications

• Valid California license to practice as a Chiropractor with California Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system.
• Computer literate (Windows, Word, Excel) and able to type 45 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct outpatient chiropractic services to patients.
• Document care in the electronic medical record for continuity and risk management.
• Coordinate care with the health care team and participate in quality improvement.
• Attend staff and interdepartmental meetings as assigned; participate in risk management activities.
• Explain risks and benefits of procedures and obtain informed consent.
• Deliver high-quality, cost-effective care while maintaining clinic metrics.

Skills

BLS Certification

Computer literacy

Typing 45 wpm

Education

California Chiropractic License

Tools

Electronic Practice Management System

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 DUTIES (Note: This list may not include all of the duties assigned):Obtain a relevant patient health and medical historyInitial and ongoing assessment of patients medical, physical, and psychosocial statusConduct non-invasive preventive screening procedures based on age and historyPerform a physical examination based on age and historyUpdate and record changes in health statusIdentify medical and health risks and needsIdentify needs of the individual, family or community as a result of the evaluation of the collected dataFormulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination, and clinical findingsDevelop and provide a relevant patient education planTreat medical conditions of the musculoskeletal system in accordance to the scope of practice dictated by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners rules and regulationsOrder and interpret appropriate diagnostic/laboratory testsEmploy 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 regulationsRecommend further treatment options or future appointments if neededExplain risks versus benefits of any procedures recommended in accordance with consent protocolDetermine the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomesMake appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agenciesReassess and modify care plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goalsDeliver quality care while maintaining WSMC metrics pertaining to productivityConsult with patients by telephone as appropriateAttend staff, departmental, and interdepartmental team meetings as assigned/applicable.Participate in risk management activitiesPosition 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, includingInterdepartmental quality improvement team efforts; andContributing to overall efforts toward higher-quality, more cost-effective health care for patients and improved quality of work-life for staff membersCooperate and participate in peer review, health care risk management and compliance activitiesConsult with other healthcare professionals as neededOther duties as assigned.Please note the pay range is based on full-time work. The position itself will be prorated based on hours worked.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.