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Joint Chiropractic
Norwalk, Connecticut

Associate Chiropractor – The Joint Chiropractic - Norwalk, CT (Multi Clinic Network)

ChiropractorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K - $110K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Job Description

The Joint Chiropractic in Norwalk, CT is looking for a passionate, talented, and patient-focused Doctor of Chiropractic to join our mission of making routine chiropractic care accessible, convenient, and affordable. In this role you will help build and develop our brand-new clinic and have the opportunity to support our Stamford, CT location.

At The Joint, we handle operations, marketing, and administration, allowing you to focus 100% on patient care. We are a walk-in, cash-based chiropractic clinic that focuses on giving our patients an excellent, consistent, and efficient experience while allowing our doctors to exercise their own professional and clinical expertise.

Why Choose The Joint Chiropractic - Norwalk?

  • Patient-First Focus: No insurance billing, no coding, and no complex documentation. You spend your time adjusting, not chasing claims.
  • Instant Volume: With our proven marketing and potential of the Norwalk location, you’ll have a steady stream of patients from day one.
  • Work-Life Balance: Our shifts are structured to ensure you have a life outside the clinic. No more taking charts home or marketing on weekends.

The Role

As a Chiropractor at our Norwalk clinic, you will be the clinical lead of the practice. You’ll see a diverse range of patients—from athletes and busy professionals to families—all seeking to improve their quality of life through chiropractic care.

We are hiring chiropractors to support both our new Norwalk, CT clinic and our established Stamford, CT location. Multiple schedule structures are available based on experience and clinic needs.

  • Full-Time – Norwalk, CT (Founding Team)
  • Full-Time – Multi-Clinic Coverage
  • Part-Time – Norwalk, CT or Stamford, CT

Full-time Norwalk roles require pre-opening training in Stamford, CT.

Schedule & Start Date

  • Clinic Hours
  • Monday–Friday: 10:00 a. m. – 7:00 p. m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m.
  • Full-time: 40 hours per week, including Saturday rotations
  • Part-time: Fixed weekly schedule with consistent hours
  • Start Date: April 2026

Full-time doctors must provide coverage at both Norwalk, CT and Stamford, CT locations as operational needs require.

Your Core Responsibilities

  • Perform high-quality, manual adjustments (Diversified, Drop, or Activator as needed).
  • Conduct focused physical exams and consultations for new patients.
  • Educate patients on the benefits of routine chiropractic maintenance and "Spinal Hygiene."
  • Recommend personalized care plans that transition patients from acute pain management to long-term wellness.
  • Maintain clean, efficient electronic SOAP notes.
  • Be the “Face of the Clinic,” by featuring in clinic social media content

About Chiropractic Care and Our Clinic

What We’re Looking For

  • Clinical Excellence: Proficiency in manual adjusting and a strong clinical "intuition."
  • Effective Educators: You can explain the "why" behind chiropractic care in a way that resonates with the average person.
  • Team Players: You work seamlessly with our Wellness Coordinators to create a positive, high-energy clinic environment.
  • Credentials: Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited university and a valid Connecticut Chiropractic license (or in the process of obtaining).
  • You genuinely care about patient outcomes and building rapport.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary + bonus opportunities.
  • Paid malpractice insurance.
  • Opportunity for career advancement within a growing franchise network.
  • A supportive environment where your clinical expertise is respected.

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 Responsibilities

As a Chiropractor, you will perform manual adjustments and conduct physical exams for new patients. You will also educate patients on chiropractic care and maintain electronic SOAP notes.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and a valid Connecticut Chiropractic license. They should demonstrate clinical excellence and effective communication skills.

Key Skills

Patient EducationTeam CollaborationCare Plan Development

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Chiropractor – The Joint Chiropractic - Norwalk, CT (Multi Clinic Network) at The Joint Chiropractic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Chiropractic — ranked against 357 active Chiropractic listings on WeekdayDoc.

Chiropractic Career Context

Of the 40 active Chiropractic listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 88% have no call, 5% require no weekends.

Chiropractic pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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  • Includes weekends

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$725k≈ 8.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,743/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Bonus opportunities
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Career advancement opportunities