Chiropractors

Job Zone

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.100
Obtain and record patients' medical histories.96
Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.96
Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.94
Maintain accurate case histories of patients.94
Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.90
Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.89
Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters.87
Provide guidance to patients on exercises they can perform to improve mobility.86
Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.82
Take x-rays.78
Recommend and arrange for diagnostic procedures, such as blood chemistry tests, saliva tests, x-rays, or other imaging procedures.78

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Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary.70

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Active Listening75
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking75
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Complex Problem Solving72
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking72
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making72
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Reading Comprehension72
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Social Perceptiveness72
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Service Orientation69
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Writing66
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning63
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Science60
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Monitoring56
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Instructing53
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies50
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Persuasion50
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Systems Analysis50
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation50
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Time Management50
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Coordination47
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Management of Personnel Resources38
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Negotiation35
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Mathematics28
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Operation and Control19
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Analysis19
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Operations Monitoring19
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis19
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Management of Financial Resources16
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources16
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Technology Design16
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Troubleshooting6
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Programming3
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection0
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Medicine and Dentistry96
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 Service92
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.
Biology76
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Therapy and Counseling74
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Administration and Management68
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language67
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Administrative65
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Education and Training64
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Psychology62
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Sales and Marketing60
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Personnel and Human Resources57
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Computers and Electronics53
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Law and Government51
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Mathematics47
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Chemistry45
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Economics and Accounting45
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Public Safety and Security44
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Physics42
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Philosophy and Theology37
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Communications and Media36
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Engineering and Technology34
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Sociology and Anthropology31
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Mechanical30
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
History and Archeology26
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Telecommunications25
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Production and Processing22
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Transportation20
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Fine Arts18
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Design17
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Geography16
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Foreign Language12
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Building and Construction11
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Food Production9
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Written Comprehension78
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Deductive Reasoning75
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning75
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity75
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Speech Clarity69
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Written Expression69
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Information Ordering66
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Near Vision66
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Speech Recognition66
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Flexibility of Closure60
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

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Category Flexibility56
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Trunk Strength56
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Arm-Hand Steadiness53
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Fluency of Ideas53
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Multilimb Coordination53
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Originality53
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Perceptual Speed53
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Finger Dexterity50
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speed of Closure50
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Static Strength50
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Manual Dexterity47
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Extent Flexibility44
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Memorization41
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Time Sharing41
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Visualization41
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Control Precision38
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Dynamic Strength38
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Mathematical Reasoning35
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility28
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Far Vision25
The ability to see details at a distance.
Gross Body Coordination25
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Stamina25
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Wrist-Finger Speed25
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Depth Perception22
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Visual Color Discrimination22
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Auditory Attention19
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Reaction Time19
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation19
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Explosive Strength16
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Gross Body Equilibrium16
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Speed of Limb Movement16
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Hearing Sensitivity13
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Rate Control13
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Dynamic Flexibility3
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Spatial Orientation3
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Assisting and Caring for Others97
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Performing General Physical Activities95
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Documenting/Recording Information93
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards88
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems88
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Analyzing Data or Information87
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Handling and Moving Objects86
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Getting Information85
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public84
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Processing Information82
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge81
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events80
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People80
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others80
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships77
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others69
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings69
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Training and Teaching Others67
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates65
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization64
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials63
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Coaching and Developing Others61
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Developing Objectives and Strategies59
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Thinking Creatively56
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work54
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information52
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Working with Computers50
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Selling or Influencing Others49
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Controlling Machines and Processes47
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Developing and Building Teams44
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Scheduling Work and Activities43
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others37
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment37
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others37
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Performing Administrative Activities34
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates33
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources33
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Staffing Organizational Units29
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment15
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment11
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment6
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail83
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability80
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cooperation78
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Cautiousness75
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Empathy72
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Integrity70
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Self-Control65
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Sincerity63
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Social Orientation63
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Intellectual Curiosity61
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Achievement Orientation58
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Perseverance58
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

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Self-Confidence58
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Optimism54
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Stress Tolerance53
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Tolerance for Ambiguity46
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Initiative44
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Innovation42
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Adaptability35
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Humility34
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Leadership Orientation30
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic76
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Social76
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Investigative63
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Conventional43
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Enterprising19
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Artistic6
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom99%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day97%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)89%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)11%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others74%
- Contact with others most of the time26%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom88%
- Limited freedom11%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day89%
- Never11%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day88%
- Never12%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important85%
- Not important at all12%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day49%
- Once a week or more but not every day35%
E-Mail
- Every day70%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results68%
- Important results18%
- No results14%

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Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Very important46%
- Fairly important16%
Level of Competition
- Extremely competitive33%
- Highly competitive53%
- Not at all competitive12%
Consequence of Error
- Very serious21%
- Fairly serious16%
- Not serious at all11%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- High responsibility18%
- Limited responsibility15%
- No responsibility14%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually17%
- More than half the time40%
- About half the time32%
- Less than half the time12%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day38%
- Once a month or more but not every week34%
- Once a year or more but not every month12%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually36%
- More than half the time35%
- Never29%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility37%
- No responsibility29%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually19%
- More than half the time32%
- About half the time21%
- Less than half the time28%
Time Pressure
- Every day34%
- Once a week or more but not every day34%
- Never28%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important36%
- Very important18%
- Fairly important18%
- Not important at all29%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours50%
- Less than 40 hours46%
Conflict Situations
- Every day16%
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never14%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important21%
- Very important18%
- Not important at all44%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Continually or almost continually18%
- About half the time20%
- Never15%
Spend Time Sitting
- More than half the time12%
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time71%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- About half the time43%
- Never17%
Exposed to Radiation
- Once a week or more but not every day18%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Less than half the time34%
- Never47%
Public Speaking
- Once a month or more but not every week34%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Every day15%
- Never85%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Never84%
Degree of Automation
- Slightly automated29%
- Not at all automated67%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never81%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
- Never84%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Never97%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Never98%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never99%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Never97%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never98%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all97%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never99%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)99%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Never99%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never100%
Exposed to High Places
- Never100%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never100%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Never99%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Never100%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Never99%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Doctoral degree
Professional degree
Post-secondary certificate

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Medical software
Advantage Software Chiropractic Advantage, ChiroSoft, Softworx Solutions ChiroWrite, Versatile Software Systems VersaSoft Chiro
Billing and invoicing software
Billing software, EZClaim medical billing software
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
InPhase Technologies Group InPhase Concept
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Calendar and scheduling software
Scheduling software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
Record patient medical histories.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Diagnose medical conditions.
Gather medical information from patient histories.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.
Engage patients in exercises or activities.

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Teach exercise or fitness techniques.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Operate medical equipment.
Process x-rays or other medical images.
Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
Recommend types of assistive devices.

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