Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Chiropractic Assistant/Therapist, where you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care and enhancing their wellness journey. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with chiropractors and patients, providing exceptional service while applying your knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology. You will be instrumental in ensuring smooth clinic operations, conducting patient assessments, and delivering compassionate care that promotes healing and vitality.
Duties
- Greet patients warmly, manage intake procedures, and ensure all necessary documentation is completed accurately.
- Assist chiropractors during patient examinations and treatments by preparing treatment rooms and handling equipment.
- Conduct patient assessments by gathering health history, monitoring vital signs, and observing responses to therapies.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, exercises, and lifestyle modifications to support their recovery and wellness goals.
- Maintain detailed records of patient progress, update medical charts, and document treatment sessions thoroughly.
- Support clinic operations by scheduling appointments, managing patient flow, and ensuring a clean, organized environment.
- Communicate clearly with patients about procedures, answer questions about their care, and provide ongoing support to foster trust and comfort.
Skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Welcome and escort patients to treatment rooms.
● Obtain and document patient histories, pain levels, and subjective complaints.
● Prepare patients for chiropractic treatment and therapeutic procedures.
● Perform physician-directed soft tissue manual therapy, including:
● Myofascial release
● Trigger point therapy
● Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
● Percussion massage device therapy
● Assisted stretching
● Muscle mobilization techniques
● Instruct and supervise patients through physician-prescribed therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation programs.
● Apply hot packs, cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, traction, and other therapeutic modalities as permitted by state regulations and office protocols.
● Assist with patient positioning during treatments.
● Educate patients on home exercise programs and ergonomic recommendations as directed by the chiropractor.
● Clean, disinfect, and prepare treatment rooms and equipment between patients.
● Maintain treatment supplies and report inventory needs.
● Assist with scheduling, patient flow, and other front office duties as needed.
● Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
● Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and all office safety policies and procedures.
● Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Chiropractic Assistant certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
