Chiropractor

Duties and Responsibilities

Chiropractors are health care providers who work with patients dealing with problems related to bones, muscles; ligaments and tendons. They refer new or recurring patients for additional diagnosis or care from other medical providers. If a new patient comes in complaining of back issues, for instance, he may be sent for X-rays. Chiropractors sometimes collaborate in ongoing rehabilitation care with physical therapists and doctors. Additionally, chiropractors may have office administration duties. This work can be very involved and time consuming in individual practices, and moderate in group practices or clinics.

Salary

The median annual salary for chiropractors in 2011 was $66,060, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education

Four years of premedical undergraduate college education, including courses in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, psychology and related lab work. Once accepted into an accredited chiropractic college, the requirements become even more demanding — four to five academic years of professional study are the standard. Because of the hands-on nature of chiropractic, and the intricate adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is spent in clinical training.

Reflection

No I would not like to be a Chiropractor because it’s really boring and I’m not interested in it. I actually recommend it to my little sister she said she wanted to be a doctor and that’s something know she would be interested in.