What a chiropractor does
Chiropractors assess, diagnose and treat disorders of the spine, nervous system and joints, using spinal manipulation, soft tissue therapy, exercise and patient education. Many patients see them for back and neck pain, headaches and sport or workplace injuries. For a clinic, an associate chiropractor can extend hours, absorb a growing waiting list and attract new patients, especially if they bring a strong approach to patient communication.
Chiropractic roles vary widely in structure, from associate positions with shared billings to employed roles in multidisciplinary clinics. Candidates look at patient volume, marketing support, the clinic's treatment philosophy and how compensation works. Finch helps you describe the opportunity clearly, confirms registration with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and screens for techniques and patient groups that match your existing practice.
Typical responsibilities
- Take histories and perform examinations to reach a chiropractic diagnosis
- Deliver spinal and joint adjustments, soft tissue therapy and rehabilitative exercise
- Develop and explain treatment plans and expected outcomes
- Refer patients to physicians or other providers when findings require it
- Maintain clinical records and billing for extended health and insurer claims
- Contribute to patient education and community outreach for the clinic
Qualifications and credentials
- Current registration with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario
- Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited program
- Professional liability insurance
- Experience with the techniques your clinic uses and the patients you see
- Familiarity with auto insurance and WSIB documentation where relevant
Who hires a chiropractor
- Chiropractic clinics
- Multidisciplinary rehab and wellness clinics
- Sports medicine clinics
- Workplace injury and occupational health providers
Where we recruit chiropractor candidates
We fill chiropractor roles for employers across Toronto and the GTA, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Oshawa and Pickering, and for employers across Canada. GTA employers can meet us at our North York office by appointment.
What Finch checks before you meet a candidate
- Confirm registration with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario and any terms or conditions
- Review techniques, patient population and treatment approach
- Discuss associate or employment structure and compensation expectations
- Ask about experience building a patient base
- Check references from clinic owners or senior chiropractors
Interview questions to ask
- How do you explain a treatment plan to a new patient who is sceptical?
- When do you refer a patient to their physician rather than continuing care?
- How have you helped grow a patient base in a previous clinic?