Chiropractic Assistant

Job Summary

The Chiropractic Assistant will provide services to service members in an outpatient setting to support the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, CA.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Employee may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Prepare treatment areas for incoming patients.
• Administer complex, specialized supportive physiotherapy treatment in areas such as ultrasound, electrotherapy, and therapeutic hot/cold and therapeutic exercise in support of chiropractic treatments in the clinic in a safe and medically accepted manner as directed by the supervisor.
• Instruct and supervise patient during their exercise programs.
• Report unusual patient treatment response or hazardous or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor immediately.
• Documents patient history, reported subjective symptoms, care interventions provided, response to interventions, observations, and patient education in the electronic health record as directed by the provider and according to established protocols. Reports any abnormalities to the provider immediately.