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Joint Chiropractic
Fort Worth, Texas

Lead Chiropractor — Fort Worth, TX

ChiropractorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$85k

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Job Description

  • Lead Chiropractor – Full Time
  • Location: Fort Worth, TX
  • A better way to deliver care starts here!

The Joint Chiropractic is revolutionizing access to care by delivering high-quality, affordable chiropractic services in a convenient retail setting. As the largest operator, manager, and franchisor of chiropractic clinics in the U.S., The Joint delivers more than 12 million patient visits annually across nearly 1,000 locations. Recognized by Forbes, Fortune, and Franchise Times, we are leading a movement to make wellness care more accessible to all.

Position Summary

The Joint Chiropractic is seeking a dedicated and motivated Chiropractor to join our growing team. This full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive, streamlined environment, allowing you to focus on what you do best, improving lives through routine chiropractic care.

Key Responsibilities

Consult with patients by reviewing health and medical histories, examining, and evaluating neuromusculoskeletal systems

  • Perform manual adjustments to the spine and other joints to correct musculoskeletal conditions
  • Educate patients on the benefits of routine chiropractic care and recommend treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient records
  • Arrange for diagnostic imaging when medically necessary and analyze results
  • Build positive doctor-patient relationships
  • Support membership sales through care-focused conversations

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from an accredited chiropractic college
  • Valid DC license in the applicable state
  • Passing scores for NBCE Parts I–IV (or recent SPEC exam)
  • Eligible for malpractice insurance
  • Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset

Schedule

This role requires availability Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 930-700pm.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Starting salary: $80,000 to $85,000 depending on experience
  • Bonus potential + growth path to 100k
  • 5 day workweek, Lunch breaks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement, employee funded
  • PTO accrual
  • Paid Holidays
  • Company-paid malpractice insurance

Why Join Us

When you join The Joint, you're not just starting a new job, you’re joining a movement. Our innovative model removes the barriers to care so that you can focus on what matters: helping patients feel better every day. You’ll enjoy the stability of a full-time role, the freedom to grow your skills, and the support of a values-driven company where Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence shape every decision.

Business Structure

You are applying to work with a franchisee of The Joint Corp. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own terms of employment, including wage and benefit programs, which may vary.

Ready to Join the Movement?

Apply today and start moving your career in the direction you want. For more information, visit www.thejoint.com, or follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient consultationMusculoskeletal examinationTreatment planningDiagnostic imaging analysisPatient educationRecord keepingPatient relationship management

Chiropractic Career Context

Chiropractic pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Relocation assistance
40%
CME allowance
35%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Chiropractic listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 306 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Fort Worth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,615/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Joint Chiropractic

Chiropractors
Scottsdale, AZ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement, employee funded
PTO accrual
Paid Holidays
Company-paid malpractice insurance
Bonus potential