Chiropractor

What you would do

• Perform chiropractic adjustments to restore joint and soft tissue function.
• Diagnose conditions by questioning, examining and reviewing patient histories and medications.
• Counsel patients on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress and other care matters.
• Write prescriptions for orthotic devices, materials and appliances.
• Order lab tests such as blood counts, urinalysis and stool tests.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience typical of GS-11 work. This includes spinal and limb manipulation for conditions such as disc disorders, reviewing medical histories and drug therapies, and diagnosing or treating spine and limb disorders.

With education: You need a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in a medical, health sciences or allied sciences field, from a program accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized body. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Unrestricted chiropractic license (highly preferred, not required)

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week and duties
• Transcripts if you use education to qualify, as the announcement requires
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Cover letter (optional)
• Proof of U.S. citizenship

How you will be rated: Your application package, including your resume, supporting documents and questionnaire answers, is reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and missing information can make your application incomplete.

Tips for this job:

• Keep your resume to two pages or less and list hours per week for each job.
• Describe your spinal and limb manipulation work in plain words and avoid acronyms.
• Education cannot replace experience here, so your resume must clearly show one year of GS-11-level chiropractic work.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Up to five percent travel may be required. You must report to work during emergencies, disasters and contingency operations.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for new federal employees. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed and PCS moves are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Personnel Security Investigation required; Secret clearance listed
• Suitability or fitness determination after background investigation
• Recurring background re-checks because the job involves contact with children and youth
• Consent to seasonal flu vaccination or a recognized exemption
• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Meet non-privileged professional credential requirements
• Mission Essential: must report to work during emergencies and disasters
• Pre-placement medical examination required
• 1-year probationary period
• Male applicants born after 1959 must complete Selective Service registration
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Public or Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278 or OGE 450) on entry and yearly
• Selection may be restricted by DoD referral system for displaced employees

Job details

Salary

$89,508 – $116,362 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-12 · General Schedule

Location

Fort Polk, Louisiana

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

General Health Science (0601)

Announcement

HSJW-27-13105043-DHA