Occupation · SOC 29-9099
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other
All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.
Median wage
$64,030
$37,220–$127,340
Projected growth
+3.4%
Average growth
Annual openings
150
per year
Employed (US)
36,970
Job Zone 5
Typical preparation
Extensive preparation
Stackable credential programs
64 mapped
Core skills
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyPsychology
Technology & tools
Spreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareMedical software
Representative tasks
Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.Establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns.Identify, monitor, or treat pregnancy-related problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, or retarded fetal growth.Obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories.Evaluate patients' laboratory and medical records, requesting assistance from other practitioners when necessary.Assess the status of post-date pregnancies to determine treatments and interventions.Maintain documentation of all patients' contacts, reviewing and updating records as necessary.Set up or monitor the administration of oxygen or medications.Suture perineal lacerations.Perform post-partum health assessments of mothers and babies at regular intervals.Test patients' hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood glucose levels.Counsel women regarding the nutritional requirements of pregnancy.Provide information about the physical and emotional processes involved in the pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum periods.Refer patients to specialists for procedures such as ultrasounds or biophysical profiles.Assist maternal patients to find physical positions that will facilitate childbirth.Assess birthing environments to ensure cleanliness, safety, and the availability of appropriate supplies.Incorporate research findings into practice as appropriate.Estimate patients' due dates and re-evaluate as necessary based on examination results.Provide comfort and relaxation measures for mothers in labor through interventions such as massage, breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, or music.Provide patients with contraceptive and family planning information.Provide, or refer patients to other providers for, education or counseling on topics such as genetic testing, newborn care, contraception, or breastfeeding.Collect specimens for use in laboratory tests.Inform patients of how to prepare and supply birth sites.Respond to breech birth presentations by applying methods such as exercises or external version.Perform annual gynecologic exams, including pap smears and breast exams.Develop, implement, or evaluate individualized plans for midwifery care.Recommend the use of vitamin and mineral supplements to enhance the health of patients and children.Provide information about community health and social resources.Compile and evaluate clinical practice statistics.Treat patients' symptoms with alternative health care methods such as herbs or hydrotherapy.Complete birth certificates.Collaborate in research studies.
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Patient health and medical histories — collect and record systematically using established intake protocols in a supervised clinical setting.Neuromusculoskeletal assessment findings — document accurately using standardized chiropractic diagnostic forms under direct clinician supervision.Patient-reported symptoms — interpret and summarize through structured active listening during initial consultations in a clinical environment.Spinal anatomy and biomechanical principles — apply foundational knowledge when observing and assisting with chiropractic examinations under supervision.Diagnostic observations — organize and enter into electronic medical software following clinic data-entry standards with oversight from a supervising practitioner.Basic manual adjustment techniques — demonstrate on supervised practice cases following established chiropractic protocols in a credentialed training clinic.Medical terminology and clinical reading materials — comprehend and apply when reviewing patient records and differential diagnoses under senior practitioner guidance.Patient communication — conduct using clear spoken language and professional demeanor during supervised intake interviews in a healthcare practice setting.Contraindications and red-flag indicators — identify by applying introductory clinical reasoning frameworks during patient screening with supervisory review.Office suite and word processing software — use to prepare clinical documentation and correspondence in accordance with practice administrative standards.
developing
Neuromusculoskeletal system functioning — evaluate routinely using chiropractic diagnostic systems with reduced oversight across a diverse outpatient caseload.Patient medical histories — obtain, synthesize, and record independently, recognizing clinically significant patterns that inform differential diagnosis in general practice.Spinal and articular adjustments — perform a structured series of manual techniques with appropriate force calibration for common musculoskeletal presentations in a clinical setting.Health problem diagnoses — formulate by integrating patient history, physical observation, and examination findings for routine cases in a community healthcare environment.Clinical judgment — apply to triage and prioritize patient concerns, adapting established protocols when presentations deviate modestly from typical patterns.Patient education materials — compose using clear, accurate written language tailored to varying health literacy levels for distribution in a chiropractic practice.Social and behavioral cues — perceive and factor into treatment planning by applying social perceptiveness skills during patient interactions in a clinical setting.Electronic medical software — utilize to track patient progress, update records, and generate treatment summaries in compliance with clinic documentation standards.Interdisciplinary referrals — initiate and document when examination findings indicate conditions beyond chiropractic scope, coordinating care within a multidisciplinary health system.Outcomes monitoring — conduct by reviewing patient response data across treatment episodes and adjusting care plans accordingly in an established practice environment.
proficient
Complex neuromusculoskeletal conditions — diagnose autonomously by applying advanced chiropractic diagnostic systems and integrating multimodal examination data across a full-scope clinical practice.Non-routine patient presentations — manage independently through nuanced clinical reasoning, drawing on inductive and deductive analysis to resolve diagnostic ambiguity in specialized care settings.Full spinal and articular adjustment sequences — execute with precision across diverse patient populations, adapting manual techniques to age, pathology, and comorbidity profiles in autonomous practice.Comprehensive patient medical histories — review and critically analyze to identify longitudinal health trends and inform evidence-based chiropractic treatment planning.Critical appraisal of clinical literature — perform to integrate current research findings into diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making within an advanced healthcare practice.Patient risk stratification — conduct by synthesizing physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors using structured clinical frameworks in high-acuity outpatient environments.Interdisciplinary care coordination — lead by communicating clinical findings and recommendations authoritatively to physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals in integrated health systems.Clinical documentation and reporting — produce to professional publication standards using medical and word processing software, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.Monitoring and reassessment protocols — design and implement to objectively measure treatment efficacy and detect adverse trends across complex, long-term patient cases.Ethical and professional standards — uphold with consistent integrity and attention to detail when navigating ambiguous clinical, legal, and patient-privacy situations in autonomous practice.
advanced
Chiropractic diagnostic and treatment frameworks — develop and refine at the organizational level, establishing evidence-based clinical standards adopted across a multi-provider healthcare practice or institution.Clinical education programs — design and lead to advance the competency of emerging and developing practitioners through mentorship, case supervision, and structured curriculum in academic or training settings.Strategic practice direction — set by synthesizing healthcare trends, regulatory developments, and patient population data to guide organizational growth and service-delivery innovation.Complex systemic health assessments — conduct as a subject-matter authority, integrating advanced knowledge of medicine, biology, and psychology to resolve highest-acuity diagnostic challenges.Research and quality-improvement initiatives — lead by designing outcome-measurement studies and translating findings into policy-level changes that elevate care standards across the profession.Interprofessional collaboration — champion at the executive level, establishing formal referral networks and integrated care pathways with medical, surgical, and behavioral health organizations.Practitioner performance and development — evaluate and direct using data-driven feedback systems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional accountability across clinical teams.Patient safety and risk-management policies — author and implement organization-wide, applying advanced cautiousness and dependability standards to minimize adverse events and liability exposure.Health technology adoption — oversee by evaluating, selecting, and integrating medical software, electronic health record systems, and digital communication platforms to optimize clinical workflow at scale.Professional and community advocacy — lead by representing the discipline in public forums, regulatory bodies, and professional associations, shaping healthcare policy that expands equitable access to chiropractic care.
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