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Joint Chiropractic
Lafayette, Louisiana

Chiropractor-Saturdays - Lafayette, LA

ChiropractorIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$98k-$104k

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Chiropractor – Saturdays Only
  • Location: Lafayette, LA
  • 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 part-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

Compensation and Benefits

  • $375/day
  • 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 thejoint.com, or follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Key Skills

Patient consultationNeuromusculoskeletal examinationTreatment planningPatient educationRecord keepingDiagnostic imaging analysis

Chiropractic Career Context

Chiropractic pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Chiropractic by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in chiropracticranked against 364 Chiropractic listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$98k–$104kChiropractic median $95k (middle half $85k–$115k)478 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$114k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus · <1% offer loan repayment364 active listings, Nov 2026
New Chiropractic listings137 in the last 30 days85 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Chiropractic pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (364 Chiropractic listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Chiropractic listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 364 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.2
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lafayette, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.