Chiropractor

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

01Basic Requirements

Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.

02Education

Degree of Doctor of Chiropractic, or its equivalent, resulting from a course of education in chiropractic. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are: (1) United States schools or colleges of chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, at http://www.cce-usa.org/, or equivalent agency, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed. (2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.

License or Registration: Doctor of Chiropractic (Except Residents): Current, full and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The facility Director may waive this requirement if the doctor of chiropractic is to serve in a country other than the United States and the doctor of chiropractic has licensure in that country. Residents.

Licensure in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia before completion of the first year of a VA residency. Unlicensed residents must meet any registration or other equivalent requirements established for chiropractic residents of non-VA facilities or chiropractic clinics with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes during the first year of VA residency. Physical Standards: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Occupational Health.

English Language Proficiency: Doctors of chiropractic appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).

03Preferred Experience

Previous experience treating patients in an outpatient clinical setting is preferred, particularly within an interdisciplinary medical team. Work with Veterans: Experience providing care to Veterans or in a VA/DoD, public, or community health system setting is highly valued. Manual/Manipulative Therapy: Demonstrated expertise in spinal and extremity manipulative therapy, and evidence-based chiropractic techniques.

Chronic Pain Management: Experience managing complex musculoskeletal pain, including the use of non-pharmacologic pain management methods. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Experience collaborating with primary care, physical therapy, pain management, and behavioral health professionals. Electronic Health Records (EHR): Experience with computerized documentation and electronic health records.

04Grade Determinations

Full Grade. A doctor of chiropractic at the Full grade meets the requirements for Associate grade and the following: (1) Two years of full-time chiropractic practice or its equivalent.

One year of fulltime post-graduate residency specialty training from a chiropractic school or college by the Council on Chiropractic Education, or equivalent agency approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, is acceptable in lieu of the 2 years of practice (2) demonstrated the professional competence and performance necessary to provide independently the full range of clinical diagnosis and chiropractic treatment for the most prevalent neuro-musculoskeletal conditions including subluxation complex.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

05Physical Requirements

The work consists of light carrying, under 15 pounds, walking 6 hours, standing 7 hours, using fingers and both hands, working closely with others

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Join a team dedicated to restoring function, improving quality of life, and helping Veterans live healthier, more active lives. As a VA Chiropractor, you will assess and manage complex musculoskeletal conditions through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and hands-on treatment.

You'll provide chiropractic manipulative therapy and other evidence-based interventions, order diagnostic imaging studies, collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, and guide patients in achieving lasting results through movement, exercise, ergonomic modifications, and lifestyle-focused care. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your profession while delivering exceptional care to our nation's Veterans.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: NOT AVAILABLE Virtual: This is not a virtual position.