(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Chiropractors
Job Description
Adjust spinal column and other articulations of the body to correct abnormalities of the human body believed to be caused by interference with the nervous system. Examine patient to determine nature and extent of disorder. Manipulate spine or other involved area. May utilize supplementary measures, such as exercise, rest, water, light, heat, and nutritional therapy.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing and examining patients, and interpreting x-rays. |
100
|
Maintain accurate case histories of patients. |
100
|
Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine, or other articulations of the body, to correct the musculoskeletal system. |
100
|
Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis. |
100
|
Obtain and record patients' medical histories. |
100
|
Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment. |
100
|
Consult with and refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary. |
100
|
Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems. |
100
|
Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, and other matters. |
100
|
Arrange for diagnostic x-rays to be taken. |
100
|
Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, and braces if necessary. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
81
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
80
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
78
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
77
|
Getting Information
|
76
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
73
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
72
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
70
|
Processing Information
|
68
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
68
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
67
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
66
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
66
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
65
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
64
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
64
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
63
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
63
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
62
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
62
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
61
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
60
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
60
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
60
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
60
|
Thinking Creatively
|
60
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
57
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
57
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
55
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
54
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
54
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
51
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
49
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
48
|
Interacting With Computers
|
43
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
42
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
29
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
25
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
17
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
10
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|