ASSOCIATE CHIROPRACTOR – NUCCA / UPPER CERVICAL
$80,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonuses
Structured Pathway to $100,000–$150,000+
Direct Mentorship | NUCCA Training | Practice Growth Opportunity
Most chiropractic graduates spend years searching for mentorship.
Most associate positions teach you how to survive.
Our goal is to teach you how to become exceptional.
Tallahassee Spinal Care is seeking a motivated Doctor of Chiropractic who is passionate about upper cervical care and wants to develop advanced clinical skills within a highly specialized practice environment.
This is not a high-volume chiropractic office.
This is an opportunity to work in one of the few NUCCA Board-Certified offices in the world while receiving hands-on mentorship in upper cervical care, CBCT-guided analysis, spinal decompression, patient communication, and practice growth.
If your goal is to become an outstanding upper cervical doctor rather than simply fill a schedule, we would love to meet you.
WHY UPPER CERVICAL DOCTORS APPLY HERE
Upper cervical care is one of the most rewarding—and most difficult—specialties in chiropractic.
Many doctors graduate with an interest in upper cervical care but struggle to find offices willing to invest the time necessary to teach analysis, imaging, listings, adjustment delivery, patient management, and clinical decision-making.
Most spend years trying to learn these skills through seminars, observation, and trial and error.
Our office was built to provide a different path.
As one of a small number of NUCCA Board-Certified offices worldwide, we provide an environment where upper cervical care is not a side service—it is the foundation of our practice.
You will receive mentorship and hands-on experience that would be difficult to find in most chiropractic offices.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The successful candidate will receive extensive training and experience in:
- NUCCA Analysis and Adjustment Procedures
- CBCT Interpretation and Clinical Application
- Subluxation Listing Development and Correction Strategy
- Upper Cervical Case Management
- New Patient Examinations and Consultations
- Report of Findings and Case Presentation
- Spinal Decompression Therapy
- Complex Spine and Neurological Cases
- Re-Examinations and Outcome Tracking
- Patient Education and Communication
- Practice Systems and Growth Strategies
Our goal is to help you become a highly skilled clinician—not simply an employee.
ABOUT OUR PRACTICE
Tallahassee Spinal Care is a boutique chiropractic clinic specializing in:
- NUCCA / Upper Cervical Care
- CBCT-Guided Precision Chiropractic
- Advanced Spinal Decompression
- Chronic Spine and Neurological Conditions
Unlike many chiropractic practices, we intentionally operate at a lower patient volume.
We generate collections comparable to many larger clinics while seeing approximately 75% fewer patient visits.
This allows our doctors to:
- Spend more time with patients
- Focus on clinical excellence
- Build meaningful patient relationships
- Deliver a premium patient experience
- Avoid injury and the burnout commonly associated with high-volume practice models
We believe quality care and professional satisfaction are more important than simply maximizing visit numbers.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Doctor of Chiropractic or upcoming graduate
- Florida license or ability to obtain Florida licensure
- Strong interest in upper cervical care
- Coachable and eager to learn
- Strong communication skills
- Positive, professional attitude
- Desire for continuous growth and improvement
- Entrepreneurial mindset
This position is ideal for doctors who eventually want to become upper cervical experts, leaders within a practice, or practice owners themselves.
WHAT WE OFFER
- $80,000 starting base salary
- Clear performance-based bonus opportunities
- Structured pathway to six-figure income
- Two weeks paid time off
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Direct mentorship from an experienced upper cervical practitioner
- Advanced technology including CBCT imaging, motorized adjusting tables, and spinal decompression equipment
- Established support staff and proven office systems
- No staffing, payroll, or management responsibilities
- Opportunity to grow your own patient base within an established clinic
- Support and mentorship toward future NUCCA Board Certification
WHY TALLAHASSEE?
Tallahassee offers a quality of life that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in larger metropolitan areas.
- Affordable housing compared to much of Florida
- No state income tax
- Minimal traffic and short commutes
- Family-friendly community
- Access to beaches, rivers, springs, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and outdoor recreation
- Home to major universities and a growing professional population
- Strong long-term opportunity for healthcare practice growth
Many doctors are surprised by how much farther their income goes here compared to larger Florida cities.
OUR VISION
We are not looking for someone to simply fill an associate position.
We are looking for a doctor who wants to become exceptional.
A doctor who is passionate about upper cervical care.
A doctor who values clinical excellence.
A doctor who wants mentorship, growth, and the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Chiropractic License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Tallahassee, FL 32308 (Required)
Work Location: In person
