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Summary

The Chiropractor provides treatment and care of spine-related neuro-musculoskeletal conditions to eligible beneficiaries. The incumbent utilizes chiropractic manipulation - also called chiropractic adjustment to restore joint and related soft tissue function.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of Doctor of Chiropractic - or its equivalent - resulting from a course of education in chiropractic
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Approved schools are: United States schools or colleges of chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education - at http://www.cce-usa.org/ - or equivalent agency - in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed
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• Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• The facility Director may waive this requirement if the Doctor of Chiropractic is to serve in a country other than the United States and the Doctor of Chiropractic has licensure in that country
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR(3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates
• Associate Grade (11)
• None beyond the basic requirements
• Full Grade (12)
• Two years of full-time chiropractic practice or its equivalent
• One year of full-time post-graduate residency specialty training from a chiropractic school or college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education - or equivalent agency approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs - is acceptable in lieu of the 2 years of practice
• Intermediate Grade (13)
• Intermediate grade meets the requirements for Full grade and the requirements outlined below: A total of 4 years of chiropractic practice or its equivalent
• Acceptable in lieu of 4 years of practice is completion of a 3-year full-time post-graduate residency program from an accredited U.S. chiropractic college - as evidenced by documentation of completion (e.g. - transcript) - which renders the Doctor of Chiropractic eligible for certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Chiropractic Association - the International Chiropractors' Association - or the American Board of Chiropractic Specialties to obtain Diplomate status
• Demonstrates a high level of professional attainment
• Examples of such attainment are: Is a recognized expert in dealing with a variety of unusually difficult chiropractic cases which are referred by other facilities for resolution and recommended courses of action to provide for maximum rehabilitation
• Typically - in this capacity serves as a consultant to Doctor of Chiropractic or other professionals in other health care facilities
• Has assumed responsibility for a multi-faceted chiropractic program including clinical research and/or training requiring a high degree of competence and skill in developing innovative - new and advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques
• Typically - the program is in an educationally affiliated health care facility having a chiropractic training program of moderate scope involving liaison with other medical services and affiliated schools
• Played a significant part in the conduct of research in a problem area of considerable scope and complexity that required novel approaches and which resulted in answers to important questions or important changes in existing methods and techniques
• Publications authored by the Doctor of Chiropractic are of considerable value to others in the individual's field
• Typically - overall contributions are recognized by serving on important committees or other bodies in the profession
• Has full responsibility for carrying out a chiropractic training program of significant size in which the Doctor of Chiropractic is responsible for maintaining liaison with the affiliated school and other educational institutions and professional or scientific organizations
• The individual has displayed innovative approaches in development of curriculum and course content and in expanding and improving the educational program
• Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-16 Doctor of Chiropractic Qualification Standard
• This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Part-Time Monday to Friday
• (2- 10 hour shifts per week) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized This treatment may be provided in combination with other forms of treatment - such as stretching and strengthening exercises - depending on the patient's specific needs
• The chiropractic approach to health care is holistic - stressing the patient's overall well-being
• The natural drugless - non-surgical methods of chiropractic treatment rely on the body's inherent recuperative abilities to promote healing
• This position is in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service at all locations
• The major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Incumbent provides treatment and care of spine-related neuro-musculoskeletal conditions to eligible beneficiaries
• Utilizes chiropractic manipulation - also called chiropractic adjustment to restore joint and related soft tissue function
• Treatment may be provided in combination with other forms of treatment - such as stretching and strengthening exercises - depending on the patient's specific needs.