Associate Chiropractor – Backcountry Spine and Sport
Backcountry Spine and Sport is one of the area’s fastest-growing chiropractic offices, built on hands-on care, clinical excellence, and genuine patient relationships. We pride ourselves on helping patients with everything from everyday pain to more challenging cases requiring deeper clinical reasoning.
Located in State College, PA our modern office is seeking a highly motivated Associate Chiropractor who thrives in a team environment, adapts quickly, and wants to grow within a progressive practice focused on results, professionalism, and patient experience.
Our treatment approach emphasizes a unique blend of drop table, flexion-distraction, and hands-on manual soft tissue techniques delivered through an evidence-based, patient-centered model of care. We value efficient, high-quality treatment, strong clinical reasoning, and a performance-minded approach to helping patients move and feel better.
Position Overview
As an Associate Chiropractor at Backcountry Spine and Sport, you will evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions while delivering efficient, patient-centered care in a busy clinical setting. Our continued growth has created the need for a fourth doctor, providing the opportunity to step into an established practice with strong patient demand and immediate growth potential. Our typical follow-up visits are scheduled in 20-minute blocks, requiring providers to balance clinical excellence, time management, and a high-quality patient experience.
We do not follow one-size-fits-all treatment plans or rigid visit schedules. Instead, we emphasize individualized care based on clinical findings, patient goals, and functional outcomes—more aligned with a modern orthopedic or musculoskeletal model than a traditional high-volume chiropractic approach.
You will be expected to build trust with patients, communicate recommendations clearly, adapt to different case presentations, and know when co-management or referral is in the patient’s best interest.
Key Qualifications
- Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited institution
- Active Pennsylvania chiropractic license (or ability to obtain before start date)
- New and soon to be graduates are encouraged to apply
- Demonstrate confidence in diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to manage both straightforward and complex musculoskeletal presentations
- Excellent hands-on adjusting and manual treatment skills
- Strong proficiency in manual soft tissue techniques is required; additional certifications are a plus
- Evidence-based mindset with desire to continue learning and growing
- Strong communication skills with patients, staff, and referral partners
- Team-oriented attitude with professionalism, humility, and positive energy
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented office
- Understands when imaging, referral, or co-management is appropriate
- Interest in sports, performance, and helping active patients is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission structure
- Continuing education support / CEU assistance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Standard, consistent work schedule designed for long-term sustainability
- Percentage of malpractice coverage paid by the office
- Strong established patient volume with opportunity to grow quickly
- Immediate opportunity to step into a busy office with strong patient demand
- Modern office environment with updated systems and equipment
- Collaborative team culture focused on professionalism and patient care
- Opportunity to flourish within one of the area’s fastest-growing practices
How to Apply
We are looking for the right long-term fit to join our growing team. If you are clinically driven, team-oriented, and excited by a modern model of practice, we encourage you to apply with your resume and cover letter.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
License/Certification:
- Chiropractic License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- State College, PA 16801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
