Summary

Saint Louis VA Health Care System is currently seeking a highly qualified Chiropractor to service our Whole Health System falling under Primary Care Services. The position will be located in St. Louis Missouri - with opportunities to serve in nearby clinics and VA facilities.

Duties

• This position This position serves as the Whole Health Staff Chiropractor within the Whole Health System under Primary Care Services as the St
• Louis VAMC
• STL VAMC is a large Level-1B highly complex VA hospital and serves all sites of care within the catchment area
• They are responsible for providing effective and timely examination - diagnosis - treatment and management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions using non-pharmacologic and non-operative methods
• The incumbent works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary Whole Health team within the VA STLHCS to ensure efficient delivery of chiropractic care and timely access to services
• The incumbent may also work with specialties such as physical medicine and rehabilitation - primary care - pain management - other relevant medical and surgical specialties - and associated health disciplines to provide comprehensive - coordinated care for Veterans
• Clinical Duties: Conducts comprehensive history and physical examinations of Veterans with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal complaints
• Uses standard medical evaluation and biomechanical assessments to establish diagnoses and formulate management plans
• Orders - performs - and interprets diagnostic studies (X-ray - CT - bone scan - EMG - bone density - MRI) as clinically indicated and within scope of practice
• Provides clinical services within the scope of a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) - including joint manipulation/mobilization - soft tissue therapies - and physical modalities
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans incorporating manual therapies - modalities - and rehabilitative exercises
• Collaborates and refers to other healthcare providers as medically indicated
• Delivers - or may be trained to deliver - Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) modalities (e.g. - acupuncture - dry needling - mind-body therapies) as permitted within scope and with appropriate approval or training
• Monitors patient progress - adjusts treatments as needed - and determines appropriate discharge or referral
• Applies evidence-based methods to investigate - evaluate - and improve patient care practices
• Participates in quality improvement - peer review - and outcomes monitoring to support continuous learning and practice improvement
• Provides patient and family education on self-care - ergonomics - lifestyle - exercise - and condition Training & Program Development: Demonstrates effectiveness in teaching and monitors and coordinates educational activities in compliance with necessary trainee supervision requirements
• May precept or mentor chiropractic students - residents - or fellows as applicable
• Participates in staff education regarding musculoskeletal conditions - chiropractic scope of practice - and Whole Health principles
• Collaborates with affiliated academic institutions - training programs - or VA research offices to support scholarly activity as opportunities arise
• Research Participation & Support: Participates in or supports clinical research initiatives related to chiropractic care - musculoskeletal health - and integrative medicine as approved by the facility's Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Assists in the collection - documentation - and reporting of data for research studies - quality improvement projects - and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Professionalism: Demonstrates behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development - ethical practice - understanding and sensitivity to diversity - and a responsible attitude toward patients and the profession
• Maintains required licensure - credentialing - and privileging in accordance with VHA policy
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards - VHA Directives - and applicable federal - state - and local regulations
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Telework Eligible
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Preferred Experience: Acupuncture Certification Academic Appointment or Experience working with Health Professional Trainees Research and or Publications