Chiropractor: What is the cost of hiring?

Why hire a chiropractor?

A chiropractor will use their knowledge of health and anatomy to help heal people with back pain or injury. They are experts in how the back and joints work and can use this knowledge to build a loyal client base for your business.

Contributions of a great chiropractor:

• Will have loyal clients as well as new ones
• Can easily explain procedures to clients
• Will be successful at relieving back pain

Deciding between a full-time vs freelance chiropractor

Some chiropractors will work for health clinics on a full-time basis, possibly within a medical clinic. These chiropractors will be part of a medical clinic team, working closely with doctors and other practitioners. Other chiropractors will work in many different clinics and will be hired as independent contractors. These chiropractors will work at different locations and will be in charge of invoicing the health clinics for their time.

What are the different types of chiropractors?

Chiropractors can work in a variety of health clinics and specialize in treating back pain or injuries in a particular population or type of injury. Many chiropractors specialize in the area they find the most interesting within the world of chiropractic health. The following is a list of different types of chiropractors that you can find:

• Clinic owners: Chiropractors that own their own clinic and attend their patients independently.
• Sports injury chiropractors: Will focus on helping athletes suffering from injury and usually work within a sports-injury clinic with other health care practitioners.
• Family chiropractors: Will work with individuals and families suffering from usual aches and pains. Will often also treat children, babies, and pregnant women.
• Medical chiropractors: Will work with medical doctors treating such injuries as motor vehicle accident injuries.
• Chiropractor/gait specialist: Will treat back pain related to walking and can prescribe orthotics.

Where to find a chiropractor

To find the right chiropractor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

• Chiropractic schools: All chiropractors must take a four-year post-secondary chiropractic diploma to become a chiropractor. If you are looking for a new grad to hire as a chiropractor, look to the local chiropractic schools. This way, you know your candidates will have all the up-to-date information on chiropractic care.
• Professional associations: There are local professional associations for chiropractors where you can find qualified candidates. These candidates will be in good standing with their regulatory bodies and experienced in the field.
• Referrals: If you want a chiropractor who has a lot of experience, looking to your friends, family, and colleagues for referrals is a great way to find your next chiropractor. They will be able to tell you about the candidate, which can be helpful when hiring a chiropractor.
• Networking events: Chiropractors will often have networking events where they can share information and get to know their colleagues. By attending such an event, you might be able to find a highly qualified candidate.

Post your job online: Try posting your chiropractor job on Indeed to find and attract quality chiropractor candidates.

Skills to look for in a great chiropractor

A great chiropractor candidate will have the following skills and attributes as well as work experience that reflects:

• Expert knowledge of human anatomy and how to treat the back and joints
• Ability to explain procedures and exercises to clients
• Ability to accurately document treatments
• Willingness to continuously learn
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Personable and friendly attitude

Writing a chiropractor job description

A thoughtful description is important for finding qualified chiropractor candidates. A chiropractor job description includes a compelling summary of the role, a detailed list of duties and responsibilities, and the required and preferred skills for the position.

When writing your chiropractor job description, consider including some or all of the following keywords to improve the visibility of your job posting. These are the most popular search terms leading to clicks on chiropractor jobs, according to Indeed data:

• Chiropractor
• Chiropractic

Interviewing chiropractor candidates

Strong candidates for chiropractor positions will be confident answering questions regarding:

• Experience with difficult clients
• Experience explaining medical treatments in non-medical terms
• Ability to retain clients and find new clients
• Experiences with working with other health care professionals

Need help coming up with interview questions? See our list of interview questions for examples (with sample answers).