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Chiropractors

Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
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Key Tasks

  • Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.
  • Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
  • Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
  • Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
  • Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
  • Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
  • Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
  • Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters.
  • Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.
  • Recommend and arrange for diagnostic procedures, such as blood chemistry tests, saliva tests, x-rays, or other imaging procedures.
  • Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary.
  • Take x-rays.
  • Provide guidance to patients on exercises they can perform to improve mobility.

Skills

Active Listening
75%
Reading Comprehension
72%
Speaking
72%
Critical Thinking
72%
Social Perceptiveness
69%
Writing
69%
Complex Problem Solving
66%
Service Orientation
63%
Judgment and Decision Making
63%
Science
60%
Active Learning
60%
Time Management
56%
Systems Analysis
53%
Systems Evaluation
53%
Monitoring
53%
Coordination
53%
Persuasion
50%
Management of Personnel Resources
47%
Instructing
47%
Learning Strategies
47%
Negotiation
41%
Mathematics
35%
Operations Analysis
28%
Quality Control Analysis
25%
Operation and Control
22%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Operations Monitoring
22%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Technology Design
19%
Programming
13%
Troubleshooting
10%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Selection
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
84%
English Language
78%
Customer and Personal Service
77%
Biology
74%
Psychology
71%
Administration and Management
69%
Administrative
62%
Personnel and Human Resources
62%
Education and Training
61%
Therapy and Counseling
61%
Sales and Marketing
59%
Computers and Electronics
55%
Sociology and Anthropology
49%
Economics and Accounting
49%
Law and Government
43%
Mathematics
41%
Philosophy and Theology
38%
Public Safety and Security
38%
Communications and Media
34%
Chemistry
33%
Engineering and Technology
30%
Production and Processing
30%
Mechanical
26%
Physics
25%
Telecommunications
23%
Design
21%
Foreign Language
20%
History and Archeology
15%
Geography
15%
Transportation
7%
Fine Arts
4%
Food Production
4%
Building and Construction
4%

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Abilities

Deductive Reasoning
75%
Problem Sensitivity
75%
Oral Expression
75%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Inductive Reasoning
75%
Written Comprehension
75%
Written Expression
72%
Speech Clarity
69%
Information Ordering
69%
Speech Recognition
66%
Near Vision
66%
Trunk Strength
60%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
53%
Category Flexibility
53%
Multilimb Coordination
53%
Flexibility of Closure
53%
Fluency of Ideas
50%
Finger Dexterity
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Visualization
47%
Static Strength
47%
Speed of Closure
47%
Manual Dexterity
47%
Perceptual Speed
47%
Originality
47%
Control Precision
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Memorization
44%
Extent Flexibility
41%
Mathematical Reasoning
38%
Dynamic Strength
38%
Far Vision
31%
Number Facility
31%
Gross Body Coordination
31%
Stamina
28%
Wrist-Finger Speed
28%
Reaction Time
25%
Depth Perception
25%
Response Orientation
25%
Auditory Attention
22%
Gross Body Equilibrium
22%
Hearing Sensitivity
22%
Speed of Limb Movement
19%
Rate Control
19%
Visual Color Discrimination
19%
Explosive Strength
10%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
93%
Documenting/Recording Information
88%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
83%
Getting Information
83%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
79%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
78%
Performing General Physical Activities
78%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
77%
Processing Information
75%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
73%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
73%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
72%
Working with Computers
72%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
70%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
69%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
69%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
68%
Scheduling Work and Activities
67%
Performing Administrative Activities
67%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
64%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
64%
Selling or Influencing Others
64%
Developing and Building Teams
63%
Handling and Moving Objects
62%
Analyzing Data or Information
62%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
61%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
61%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
61%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
61%
Thinking Creatively
60%
Training and Teaching Others
57%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
56%
Coaching and Developing Others
50%
Staffing Organizational Units
48%
Controlling Machines and Processes
47%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
46%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
37%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
20%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
19%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
16%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
15%

Work Context

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

100%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

100%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

99%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

99%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

99%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

96%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

96%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

93%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

90%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

89%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

82%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

82%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

81%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

77%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

74%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

73%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

68%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

67%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

65%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

65%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

64%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

63%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

61%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

59%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

55%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

53%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

50%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

50%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

43%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

38%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

35%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

27%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

27%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

24%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

16%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

9%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

9%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

9%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

9%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

7%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

5%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

4%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

3%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

3%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

2%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

2%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

2%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

2%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

2%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

2%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

2%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

1%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

1%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

0%

Education

Doctoral degree

82%

Professional degree

8%

Post-secondary certificate

7%

Interests

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

79

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

70

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

68

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

42

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

21

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

6

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
83%
Dependability
80%
Cooperation
78%
Cautiousness
75%
Empathy
72%
Integrity
70%
Self-Control
65%
Sincerity
63%
Social Orientation
63%
Intellectual Curiosity
61%
Achievement Orientation
58%
Perseverance
58%
Self-Confidence
58%
Optimism
54%
Stress Tolerance
53%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
46%
Initiative
44%
Innovation
42%
Adaptability
35%
Humility
34%
Leadership Orientation
30%

Work Values

Independence
89%
Relationships
89%
Achievement
78%
Working Conditions
75%
Recognition
67%
Support
50%

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