Chiropractors

Chiropractors diagnose and treat physiological and mechanical disorders of the human locomotor system, particularly neuromuscular skeletal disorders, and provide advice on preventing these disorders.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Administers a variety of tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of patients
  • Plans and discusses effective management of patients' dysfunction
  • Designs, reviews, monitors, assesses and evaluates treatment programmes
  • Records detailed patient medical histories, treatments delivered and the patients' responses and progress to treatments
  • Refers patients to specialists and liaises with other health professionals in relation to patients' problems, needs and progress
  • Educates patients, their partners, family and friends in therapeutic procedures, such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients' health and wellbeing

Key values of workers in Chiropractors

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Chiropractors

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.