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Joint Chiropractic
Johnson City, Tennessee

Chiropractor - Johnson City, TN

ChiropractorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83K - $93K

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Job Description

Looking for a new way of delivering quality chiropractic care?

The right adjustment is all it takes.

Here at The Joint Chiropractic, we’ve got your back. As one of our doctors, you will find that our unique operating model gives you all the support you need to focus on doing what you do best: looking after your patients.

We support you with marketing, manage your insurance and deal with all of your business administration, as well as ensuring that you have the financial stability and security to think long term.

Underpinning all of this is a clear set of values that drive every decision we make: trust, respect, accountability, integrity, excellence.

It may feel like a big change, but the right adjustment is all it takes to start moving your career in the direction you want. On the path to ownership? Towards a better work-life balance? Or simply to concentrate on improving the quality of life for the patients who walk through the door. Whatever your goal for the future, you will quickly find that The Joint has the flexibility, agility, and commitment to help you achieve your aspirations.

More and more chiropractors are discovering just what The Joint can do for their career. Join the Movement.

The Opportunity

  • Full time and Part Time Opportunities
  • Competitive Salary
  • PTO accrual and Major holidays paid
  • Continuing Education Credits
  • Annual License Renewal
  • Company paid malpractice insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement across the nation

Responsibilities

Consult with patients by reviewing health and medical histories; questioning, observing, and examining patients; and reviewing x-rays, as indicated.

Evaluate patients’ neuromusculoskeletal systems and the spine using chiropractic diagnosis to determine neuromusculoskeletal and spine related conditions.

Perform manual adjustments to the spine, or other articulations of the body, in order to correct the musculoskeletal system, where necessary.

Educate patients on the quality of life benefits of routine chiropractic care. Provide a recommended course of treatment.

  • Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
  • Obtain and record patients' medical histories, as indicated.
  • Arrange for diagnostic x-rays to be taken, when medically necessary.
  • Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
  • Patient chiropractic care and education
  • Building positive doctor-patient relationships
  • Maintaining accurate and timely patient records
  • Sales of membership packages

Qualifications Needed

  • 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
  • A Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited chiropractic college
  • Passing scores for Parts I, II, III, and IV from NCBE
  • A recent NBCE SPEC exam is an acceptable alternative for Part IV
  • Valid DC license in the applicable state
  • Fully eligible for Malpractice Insurance in the applicable state

About The Joint Chiropractic

The Joint Corp. revolutionized access to chiropractic care when it introduced its retail healthcare business model in 2010. Today, it is the nation’s largest operator, manager and franchisor of chiropractic clinics through The Joint Chiropractic network.

The company is making quality care convenient and affordable, while eliminating the need for insurance, for millions of patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness.

With more than 700 locations nationwide and nearly 11 million patient visits annually, The Joint Chiropractic is a key leader in the chiropractic industry.

Ranked number one on Forbes’ 2022 America's Best Small Companies list, number three on Fortune’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list and consistently named to Franchise Times “Top 400+ Franchises” and Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500®” lists, The Joint Chiropractic is an innovative force, where healthcare meets retail. For more information, visit thejoint.com.

Business Structure

The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming, The Joint Corp. and its franchisees provide management services to affiliated professional chiropractic practices.

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 own terms of employment, including wage and benefit programs, which can vary between franchisees.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from accredited institutions. A valid state DC license and passing scores for NCBE Parts I-IV (or NBCE SPEC) are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationMedical History ReviewX-ray AnalysisPatient Relationship ManagementCase History Maintenance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Chiropractor - Johnson City, TN at The Joint Chiropractic a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Chiropractic — ranked against 344 active Chiropractic listings on WeekdayDoc.

Chiropractic Career Context

Chiropractic pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Chiropractic by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in chiropracticranked against 344 Chiropractic listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$93kChiropractic median $100k (middle half $90k–$115k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Chiropractic listings in Tennessee20 active355 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 50% state a sign-on bonus · <1% offer loan repayment355 active listings, Nov 2026
New Chiropractic listings139 in the last 30 days80 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Chiropractic pay trend+5.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (344 Chiropractic listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 6 employers
Sign-on bonus
81%
401k / retirement match
76%
Relocation assistance
76%
CME allowance
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Chiropractic listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 344 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Joint Chiropractic

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

Benefits & Perks

PTO Accrual
Major Holidays Paid
Continuing Education Credits
Annual License Renewal
Company Paid Malpractice Insurance
Advancement Opportunities

Living in Johnson City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,507/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Johnson City, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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