Chiropractors
On the Job
Chiropractors assess, treat, and care for patients. They focus on the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They may provide spinal adjustment or work to correct misalignment.
Physical Demands 
This career requires time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
- Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Diagnose medical conditions.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Gather medical information from patient histories.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Typical Working Conditions
- Frequent contact with others.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Working with a group or team.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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