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UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine to join our Center for Life Clinic. This opportunity is a part-time to full-time (0.5 - 1.0FTE) day shift opening in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Center for Life Clinic is seeking a skilled and compassionate Chiropractor to join our team. The primary responsibilities of this position include diagnosing and treating patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to patient care, and a deep understanding of chiropractic medicine.

Minimum $94,372 - Midpoint $120,274*

*Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.

*Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Under general supervision, provides medical assessment and treatment services, using established Chiropractic Medicine protocols, procedures, and techniques to specified non-emergency out-patient and in-patient population. Provides professional consultation and advice to faculty, staff, patients, and other health care providers as a highly specialized practitioner

Minimum Job Requirements of a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine:

Graduation from an accredited chiropractic school or college by the CCE (Council on Chiropractic Education) with at least 3 years of directly related post-licensure experience. New Mexico Chiropractic License, New Mexico Board of Chiropractic Physicians, National board certification. Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Verification of education and licensure will be required if selected for hire.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine:

1. Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and specialized chiropractic medicine procedures and treatments for a specified patient population.
2. Prescribes herbal and other medications and supplements, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
3. Provides the prescription and administration of devices, restricted devices, and prescriptive devices as defined in the New Mexico Board of Chiropractic Practitioners, Scope of Practice.
4. Performs procedures of Chiropractic Manipulation and other related procedures.
5. Performs physical medicine modalities, procedures, and devices.
6. Performs therapeutic exercises, breathing techniques, meditation, and the use of biofeedback devices that utilize heat, cold, color, light, lasers, sound, vibration, pressure, magnetism, electricity, electromagnetic energy and other therapeutic means.
7. Authorized to order appropriate diagnostic procedure reasonably necessary to clinically correlate a physical examination to a diagnostic impression; which shall include, but not be limited to laboratory procedures involving the collection of human fluids and special imaging, such as x-ray; CT scan, MRI, nuclear scans, ultrasonography, thermography, B.E.A.M., EEG, EKG, ECG and surface or needle EMG.
8. Provides counseling and education regarding physical, emotional, and spiritual balance in lifestyle.
9. Consults with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, and other healthcare providers in individual cases, as appropriate.
10. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
11. Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charts.
12. Provides health education to students, families, and/or community health practitioners and groups, within area of specialty.
13. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
14. May perform clinical research related to specific operations.
15. May participate in planning programs and in developing specific health policies and procedures.
16. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
17. Provides additional services permitted by the New Mexico Board of Chiropractic Practitioners.
18. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Why Join UNM Medical Group, Inc.?

Since our creation in 2007, our dynamic organization has continued to grow and form strong partnerships within the UNM Health system. Modern Healthcare recognizes UNMMG in their Best Places to Work recognition for 2025. We ASPIRE to incorporate the following values into all aspects of our culture and work: we always demonstrate an Attitude of Service with Positivity, Integrity and Respect as we strive for Excellence. We are dedicated to embracing and promoting diversity while fostering well-being across New Mexico through cultural humility and respect for everyone.

About Center for Life (CFL):

The Center for Life integrates conventional and complementary medicines and practices to focus on healing through acupuncture, touch therapies (massage and acupuncture) and integratively trained physician visits.

For quality care that combines conventional, holistic, functional and integrative care CFL is here for you.

Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine works with conventional approach's to optimize healing. This healing-oriented practice focuses on the whole person—from factors that influence wellness to lifestyle habits. Integrative medicine modifies conventional approaches for optimal healing.

Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese medicine views disease as a result of an imbalance or blockage of Qi flow. Acupuncture is a method of balancing and building the body's life forces which flow through pathways in the body called meridians. Thin, sterile, stainless steel needles are inserted into specific points along meridians to disperse the blockage and/or mobilize the body's natural immune response.

Chiropractic Medicine

The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, joints and soft tissue.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is beneficial for many chronic conditions. Massaging the soft tissues can increase blood and oxygen flow to the massaged areas to warm them and decrease pain. It is often part of prescribed physical therapy and physical rehabilitation to:

• Promote general wellness
• Relieve stress
• Treat medical conditions

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits : UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Insurance Coverage : Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Additional Perks : Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.

Apply to our Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine opportunity with UNM Medical Group, Inc. and a Recruiter will contact you shortly!