Associate Chiropractor — Sports, Diagnostics & Advanced Modalities

Associate Chiropractor — Sports, Diagnostics & Advanced Modalities Treasure Coast Spine & Sport Stuart, FL Job Details Full-time From $85,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Paid time off Professional development assistance Qualifications Teamwork Treatment of soft tissue injuries Neurodiagnostic testing Biomechanics Sports medicine Musculoskeletal diagnostics Chiropractic License Patient interaction Orthopedics Full Job Description Associate Chiropractor — Sports, Diagnostics & Advanced Modalities Treasure Coast Spine & Sport — Stuart, FL + Port St. Lucie, FL (split between both locations) Starting at $85,000 base — with a clear, earned path to six figures Who we are Treasure Coast Spine & Sport is a modern, fast-growing practice that grew 80% last year. We're not a high-volume adjustment mill. We take the complex cases — severe soft-tissue injuries, chronic joint issues, the stubborn extremity problems that typical chiro and PT clinics refer out or give up on. The disc herniation so bad the patient can't even lie flat on the table? That's the kind of case we're built for. If you became a chiropractor to actually solve hard cases and use your full diagnostic brain, you'll have room to do that here every single day. Spines, yes — but also the busted knees, frozen shoulders, and injured extremities that most clinics aren't equipped to treat well. What the role actually is This role is bigger than adjusting. A large part of your day is seeing and diagnosing new patients and managing their cases — in fact, you'll see more new patients than a typical chiropractor does, because you're not doing it alone. You have a care team and a tech stack built to extend your clinical reach. Here's how that works: your care team does roughly half the work on a patient's first day, and depending on what you prescribe, they may carry out nearly the entire treatment. Dedicated modality techs handle the bulk of the modality volume. A research-updated portal handles exercise prescription off your diagnosis. What's left for you is the part only a doctor can do — diagnose accurately, set the plan, and adjust where it's needed. That's why diagnostics are everything here. You're the clinical brain of each case, and everyone and everything around you is built to execute on your call.

The payoff:

you can help far more people than you could in a one-doctor-does-everything model — without burning out doing 80 adjustments a day. You'll still be hands-on — real spinal and extremity adjusting and standard chiropractic care are part of the job. But you're expected to become an expert in our advanced modalities too (with full training), because that's how we get results on the complex cases other clinics refer out.

One honest note on rehab:

we don't run exercise rehab in-house, and you won't be writing exercise programs by hand. We use a state-of-the-art portal that loads the optimal exercises for each condition based on the diagnosis you select — continuously updated as new research and better protocols emerge. It's not a dusty exercise sheet from 1975.

What that means for you:

you need to be a great diagnostician, not a great physical therapist. Nail the diagnosis and the portal handles the prescription. If hands-on exercise rehab is the part of practice you love most, we'd rather be upfront — this role isn't built around that. The growth path (let's be direct about money) We'd rather be honest than dangle a number we won't pay. Most clinics post a wide range where the top is fantasy and the bottom is where everyone actually starts. We won't do that. You start at $85,000 — a real floor, not a teaser, with room above it for the right experience. From there, we're built to reward people who perform and stay. On top of base, there's a performance bonus that can begin early in your tenure — we'll walk you through how it works when we talk. In your first year we'll sit down at least every six months to review your performance and the clinic's, and when you're delivering, that's when compensation moves — whether through a raise or a bonus, depending on what makes sense at the time. We're not going to hand you a rigid formula, because the honest truth is your growth here isn't capped by one. What we will tell you plainly: doctors who perform and commit long-term will earn well into six figures, and we'll give you real financial reasons to build your career here, not just clinical ones. We're looking for someone who wants to build something, not pass through. Where this can go For the right person, this isn't a terminal associate seat — it's a starting point. As you prove yourself and we grow, the door is open to bigger roles: stepping into a clinic director position, helping launch and run a new location on our behalf, or even buying into a location down the line. None of that is promised on day one, and we won't pretend it is — but it's genuinely on the table for a doctor who performs, leads, and wants to build something lasting with us. If your ambition runs past "good associate job," we want to talk. The technology you'll use We invest in serious tools so our doctors can take on cases other clinics can't: SoftWave Therapy (TRT): A regenerative shockwave technology used widely in elite athletic and sports-medicine settings for recovery from soft-tissue and joint injuries. It works by stimulating the body's own repair response — improving local blood flow and cellular signaling to support healing in cases where conventional care has stalled. And you'll learn it from the best: our CEO is a national SoftWave trainer and holds international certifications in shockwave therapy, so you'll be coached on this technology by someone who teaches it at the highest level. Class IV Laser Therapy (90W): A high-power therapeutic laser in a different class from the low-level "cold lasers" (Class IIIb) most clinics use. It allows deeper tissue treatment for chronic and severe musculoskeletal cases. You'll get full training and certification on both — no prior experience required. You diagnose and treat. We handle the rest. Here's what makes this role different from most associate jobs: you don't have to sell. We're currently about 95% cash-pay — but that does not mean you're pitching financing or closing care plans at the table. Your job is to be an excellent doctor: diagnose accurately, treat effectively, and communicate with confidence so patients understand and trust their care. Our dedicated case managers handle the conversion, the plans, and the logistics. You focus on medicine; they focus on the rest. You also won't be left hunting for your own patients. We keep the schedule full and feed you volume — and the more you prove out clinically, the more we steer the right cases your way. You'll co-treat alongside our founding doctors and do some marketing and community events, but the practice is built so you can spend your time doing what you're great at. We treat as a team. We talk through the tough cases together, and we hold a high standard for patient outcomes. What we're looking for A clinician, not just a "bone-mover." Florida DC license, or the ability to obtain one quickly (must-have): You'll need to be licensed in Florida before you can treat. If you're licensed elsewhere and can move fast on Florida licensure, let's talk. Strong diagnostics (must-have): You can accurately work up an extremity case — a shoulder impingement, a meniscus issue — not just the spine. Solid command of basic muscle testing and orthopedic testing is essential. This is the core of the role. Strong adjusting (must-have): Excellent spinal adjusting plus genuine competence adjusting extremities. You should love being hands-on. Soft-tissue skills (big plus): ART certification or similar advanced soft-tissue training stands out.

A real communicator:

You can explain complex biomechanics and the reasoning behind our care in a way that earns patient trust and commitment.

Driven and collaborative:

You'll work directly alongside our founding doctors across both offices and match their standard for clinical excellence. Why our team loves it here We'll let the track record speak: the vast majority of people we've ever hired say this is their favorite job they've had. It's mission-driven work, the patients love what we do, and you get to be the kind of doctor who actually changes people's lives — backed by a team and a toolkit that let you do it at a level most clinics can't touch. Schedule, time off & benefits 3 full days + 2 half days (occasional Saturday mornings or local community/athletic events to support outreach, included in the role). Start date is flexible. Paid time off Malpractice coverage Continuing education (CE) allowance Full training and certification on SoftWave and Class IV laser We're an equal opportunity employer. Don't meet every single qualification? Read the must-haves above and feel like you're missing one or two — but you're a genuinely sharp communicator and a fast learner? Apply anyway. We care more about how well you think, how clearly you communicate, and how quickly you pick things up than about whether you can check every box today. If we get to an in-person interview, part of the process will be teaching you a few things on the spot to see how fast you absorb them. Come ready to learn. Compensation summary Starting at $85,000 base, with raises or bonuses introduced as you grow into the role and prove out A performance bonus that can begin early in your tenure Semiannual performance reviews in your first year, tied to your results and the clinic's A real path to six figures for doctors who perform and stay How to apply If you're ready to step away from the high-volume maintenance model and into advanced sports and musculoskeletal care backed by powerful modalities, we want to hear from you. Apply through Indeed with your resume and a short note on your clinical philosophy and your experience with diagnostics and extremity care.

Pay:

From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person