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Joint Chiropractic
Federal Way, Washington

Chiropractor - Federal Way, WA

ChiropractorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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 needed. 4-5 Days per week with Saturday coverage as needed.

  • Pay Range $48-$50/hr Depending on Experience
  • Bonus Potential
  • Company paid malpractice insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement across the nation
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Yearly Education reimbursement.
  • 401K

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

When you join The Joint, you join a movement - a transformative way of thinking about chiropractic care that is gathering momentum nationwide. We are building a growing network of clinics and a close-knit community of professional chiropractors. In 2020, we treated 1.1 million unique patients and attracted 584,000 new visits. Annually, over 85% of our sales come from monthly members.

Together, we are committed to reinventing access to chiropractic. Traditionally, chiropractic care has been a confusing and expensive solution for relief seekers. Guided by a shared sense of purpose, united by clear values and supported by dedicated teams, we are fulfilling our mission of making care more affordable to the people who need it most.

This means that you can make an impact on patients’ quality of life. You can improve the quality of care available in communities and continue to build strong patient relationships. Furthermore, in an organization that is growing, you can move your career in the direction you want.

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 Doctor of Chiropractic degree and a valid state DC license. Passing scores for NCBE Parts I-IV or a recent NBCE SPEC exam are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationX-ray AnalysisPatient Record ManagementNeuromusculoskeletal EvaluationPatient Relationship Building

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Chiropractor - Federal Way, WA at The Joint Chiropractic a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Chiropractic — ranked against 357 active Chiropractic listings on WeekdayDoc.

Chiropractic Career Context

Of the 39 active Chiropractic listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 90% have no call, 3% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$102k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Relocation assistance
76%
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Chiropractic listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 357 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Federal Way

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,907/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Bonus potential
Company paid malpractice insurance
Opportunities for advancement across the nation
Paid Time Off
Yearly Education reimbursement
401K