Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Spokane, WA, USA
Summary The Chiropractor is a licensed independent health care providers in VHA who provide examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions using non-pharmacologic and non-operative methods. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The duties are, but not limited to: Utilize standard medical evaluation procedures along with biomechanical assessment to establish a diagnosis and formulate a management plan. Consult with other health care providers and refer patients in accordance with accepted medical indications. Treatment includes a number of options such as patient education, therapeutic exercise, lifestyle recommendations, and other interventions such as joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, and physical modalities. May also be trained and licensed to deliver a number of interventions currently classified as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies such as acupuncture,...