Chiropractors
SOC: 29-1011.00 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$79,000
per year
Mean Wage
$91,830
per year
Employment
38K
workers
Wage Range
$44,780 - $149,990
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
11 tasks analyzed
Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.
Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters.
Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.
Recommend and arrange for diagnostic procedures, such as blood chemistry tests, saliva tests, x-rays, or other imaging procedures.
Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis. | - | - | - | |
| Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays. | - | - | - | |
| Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system. | - | - | - | |
| Obtain and record patients' medical histories. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain accurate case histories of patients. | - | - | - | |
| Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment. | - | - | - | |
| Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems. | - | - | - | |
| Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters. | - | - | - | |
| Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary. | - | - | - | |
| Recommend and arrange for diagnostic procedures, such as blood chemistry tests, saliva tests, x-rays, or other imaging procedures. | - | - | - | |
| Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary. | - | - | - |
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