PipelineNC Career Profile for
Chiropractors
Career 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. 
NC Salary
$54,990
$101,500
What It Takes
Required Level of Education - Doctoral Degree Related Work Experience - None On-Site or In-Plant Training - None On-the-Job Training - None or short demonstration 
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KnowledgeMedicine and Dentistry
Importance:
 Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Customer and Personal Service
Importance:
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Biology
Importance:
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
English Language
Importance:
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Therapy and Counseling
Importance:
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
AbilitiesOral Comprehension
Importance:
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension
Importance:
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral Expression
Importance:
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity
Importance:
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Inductive Reasoning
Importance:
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Work Styles
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. ASSESS YOUR JOB SKILLS FOR THIS CAREER PATH
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