chiropractor

Work setting

• Private clinic
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Evaluate mobility, balance, gait and posture
• Examine the patient
• Observe the patient during the treatment
• Diagnose disorders of the spine and other body joints
• Adjust position of displaced vertebrae and other articulations, using manipulative therapy
• Provide additional treatment such as heat, red light and massage
• Advise patients on corrective exercises, lifestyle and nutrition

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board and Provincial Licensing Body Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Veterans

• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities