The Salisbury VA Medical Center is seeking a Chiropractic supervisor to provide clinical expertise, leadership, experience and creative approaches to the implementation and management of clinic operations. The Chiropractic supervisor will be responsible for all staff chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists within the Salisbury VA Health Care System, to include the Kernersville and Charlotte Health Care Centers (HCC's) and Charlotte Community Based Out-Patient Clinic (CBOC).

Duties

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) is a licensed independent practitioner (LIP) in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who provide examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions using non-pharmacologic and non-operative methods. In addition to observance of Federal national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing appointment as a Doctor of Chiropractic in the VHA, the Chiropractic supervisor should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Provide patient care that is compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease (Performing patient history and chiropractic physical examination). Order radiological examinations such as spine/four views (anterior oblique, spot) and pelvic series. Perform standard osseous and soft tissue procedures consistent with chiropractic care as commonly contained in the core curriculum of Council on Chiropractic Education accredited chiropractic colleges. Make referrals to other clinicians, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, PM&R physicians, chemical dependency physicians, pain management physicians, and psychologists. Provide patient instruction and recommendations pertaining to hygiene, nutrition, exercise, sanitary measures, lifestyle changes, stress reduction, and modifications of ergonomic factors. Provide the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inpatients and outpatients at the Salisbury VAMC. Adhere to VHA Directive 2009-059 regarding the administration of chiropractic treatment to Veterans. Serve as the first line supervisor of all personnel assigned (Triaging and assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, setting priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work). Coordinate chart reviews of chiropractic staff. Identify developmental and training needs of subordinates to provide or make provisions for such development and training (VA Handbook 5007, Part III, Chapter 8). Actively develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians. Provide performance management, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, standards of care and practice in accordance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Participates on service and medical center committees and task forces to improve patient care. Compliance with standards of care and practice, work environment regulations, and accreditation and regulatory standards. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Maybe available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of chiropractic, or its equivalent, resulting from a course of education in chiropractic. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: United States schools or colleges of chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, at http://www.cce-usa.org/, or equivalent agency, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed. Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Doctors of chiropractic appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Grade Determination: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met. Intermediate Grade (13). Intermediate grade meets the requirements for Full grade and the requirements outlined below: A total of 4 years of chiropractic practice or its equivalent. Acceptable in lieu of 4 years of practice is completion of a 3-year full-time post-graduate residency program from an accredited U.S. chiropractic college, as evidenced by documentation of completion (e.g., transcript), which renders the doctor of chiropractic eligible for certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors' Association, or the American Board of Chiropractic Specialties to obtain Diplomate status. Demonstrates a high level of professional attainment. Examples of such attainment are: Is a recognized expert in dealing with a variety of unusually difficult chiropractic cases which are referred by other facilities for resolution and recommended courses of action to provide for maximum rehabilitation. Typically, in this capacity serves as a consultant to doctors of chiropractic or other professionals in other health care facilities. Has assumed responsibility for a multi-faceted chiropractic program including clinical research and/or training requiring a high degree of competence and skill in developing innovative, new and advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques. Typically, the program is in an educationally affiliated health care facility having a chiropractic training program of moderate scope involving liaison with other medical services and affiliated schools. Played a significant part in the conduct of research in a problem area of considerable scope and complexity that required novel approaches and which resulted in answers to important questions or important changes in existing methods and techniques. Publications authored by the doctor of chiropractic are of considerable value to others in the individual's field. Typically, overall contributions are recognized by serving on important committees or other bodies in the profession. Has full responsibility for carrying out a chiropractic training program of significant size in which the doctor of chiropractic is responsible for maintaining liaison with the affiliated school and other educational institutions and professional or scientific organizations. The individual has displayed innovative approaches in development of curriculum and course content and in expanding and improving the educational program Preferred Experience: VA work experience as a Chiropractor Lead or Supervisor References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-16 Doctor of Chiropractic Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office This position is at the full performance level. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Occupational Health.

Education

Education. Degree of doctor of chiropractic, or its equivalent, resulting from a course of education in chiropractic. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:

(1) United States schools or colleges of chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, at http://www.cce-usa.org/, or equivalent agency, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.
(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 US
• Name: Ashley Webb
• Phone: (443) 713-8966
• Email: [email protected]