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Joint Chiropractic
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Chiropractor - Full Time

ChiropractorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K

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Job Description

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 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

  • $85K Base Salary + Bonus
  • Malpractice coverage
  • PTO accrual
  • Flexible Schedule

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.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient consultationNeuromusculoskeletal evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationDiagnostic imaging analysisRecord keeping

Chiropractic Career Context

Chiropractic pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Chiropractic by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85kChiropractic median $95k (middle half $85k–$115k)501 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 51% state a sign-on bonus · <1% offer loan repayment364 active listings, Nov 2026
New Chiropractic listings140 in the last 30 days75 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Chiropractic pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 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.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Chiropractic listings

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About Joint Chiropractic

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

Benefits & Perks

$85K base salary + bonus
Malpractice coverage
PTO accrual
Flexible schedule

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,216/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
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 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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