Chiropractor, Kaikorohiti
Also known as
- Chiropractic radiologist
Chiropractors treat people with nerve, muscular and skeletal health problems. They may adjust the spine or joints to treat issues like back and neck pain.
2:21 mins
Your pay could be
$156K
Lower
$175K to $214K
Most common
$234K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Chiropractors
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in clinics and health centres
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be responsible, safety conscious and communicate well
Tasks
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
- Gather medical information from patient histories.
- Diagnose medical conditions.
- Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
- Analyse test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- Provide health and wellness advice to patients, programme participants, or caregivers.
- Collaborate with health care professionals to plan or provide treatment.
You need a qualification to become a chiropractor.
You need
- a minimum of 1 year of prerequisite study in basic health sciences approved by the New Zealand College of Chiropractic OR a Diploma in Applied Science (Pre-Chiropractic Pathway)
- a Bachelor of Chiropractic from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Chiropractic Board of New Zealand
Te Poari Kaikorohiti o Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 474 0740
admin@chiropracticboard.org.nz
http://www.chiropracticboard.org.nzIf you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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