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Joint Chiropractic
Houston, TX, United States

Chiropractor — Houston, TX

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Listed compensation

$40/hr

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Job Description

  • Chiropractor – Part Time/PRN
  • Location — Houston, TX 77044
  • 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

Schedule: This role requires availability Mondays from 9:30am to 7:00pm, with occasional travel.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base Pay: $40/hr
  • Performance incentives
  • Access For Health Benefits
  • 401(k) retirement
  • Malpractice insurance, Locum tenens

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.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Neuromusculoskeletal evaluationPatient consultationDiagnostic imaging analysisPatient educationTreatment planningRecord keeping

Chiropractic Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Chiropractic by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedChiropractic median $94k (middle half $78k–$114k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Chiropractic listings in Texas36 active367 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 50% state a sign-on bonus · <1% offer loan repayment367 active listings, Nov 2026
New Chiropractic listings138 in the last 30 days80 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 6 employers
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<$105k
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$105k-125k
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$125k-145k
19
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 6 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Relocation assistance
73%
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Chiropractic listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 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

Performance Incentives
Access For Health Benefits
401(k) Retirement
Malpractice Insurance
Locum Tenens

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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