Volunteer Chiropractor (Spanish speaking) – Dominican Republic
ABOUT WORLD SPINE CARE
World Spine Care comprises four organisations: World Spine Care (WSC), World Spine Care Canada (WSCC), World Spine Care Europe (WSC Europe), and World Spine Care Africa (WSCA), which collaborate to provide affordable, evidence-based spine care in underserved communities worldwide. Since 2011, we have established eight clinics in six countries, providing chiropractic and physical therapy to patients with spine disorders. To date, we have provided over 80,000 spine care treatments with help from 80+ clinical volunteers like you.
World Spine Care is currently recruiting licensed chiropractors for a Clinic Supervisor role in the Dominican Republic. While this is a volunteer role, your travel and basic expenses are covered, and additional financial support may be available.
About the Clinic Supervisor Role
As a Clinic Supervisor, you will manage the clinic, treat patients, and collaborate with local healthcare providers and officials. You are responsible for the daily operation of the clinic and may manage Volunteer Associates. Volunteers will use the WSC clinical toolkit based on the Global Spine Care Initiative (GSCI) model of care.
You’re Right for this Role if You:
Are a chiropractor or a physical therapist licensed in your jurisdiction
Want to demonstrate your skills by taking on a leadership role in a supportive environment
Can make a 1-year volunteer commitment
Are willing to learn and use World Spine Care’s patient care protocols (training provided)
Want the experience of living and working abroad in challenging and unique clinic environments
Can confidently speak Spanish in a clinical setting and communicate in English.
Responsibilities
Patient treatment following evidence-based protocols and standards of practice
Provide evidence-based education and advice to patients
Provide education on the management and prevention of spinal disorders to health care providers and the community
Proper documentation of interview, physical examination, and diagnosis according to WSC protocols
Collaborate with local health care providers in the management of patients visiting the WSC clinic when necessary
Assist in WSC research projects when requested
Hosting, training, and supervision of volunteers
Supervision of health care assistants
Team building and staff motivation
Working with partner organizations as a liaison for World Spine Care
Procurement of office supplies
Development of new programs to meet the changing needs of the clinic/patients
Production of multimedia and marketing material for WSC clinics (e.g., photo and video testimonials, social media content, etc.)
Continuous professional development on cultural, language, and research agenda in the context of the WSC clinics
Overseeing residential maintenance (i.e., finding, supervising, and paying workers)
Overseeing WSC vehicle maintenance
Education & Training
Licensed/registered doctor of chiropractic
Qualified to perform spinal manipulation
Graduated from an accredited/recognized institution
Ability to diagnose and manage musculoskeletal conditions
Clinical training, including interpretation of plain film radiographs, advanced imaging, and a basic knowledge of clinical lab tests
What’s Included
Because the role of Clinical Supervisor is a key role, we offer the following support:
Flights to/from your home and the country where you are volunteering
One trip home during the year
Accommodation in a World Spine Care staff apartment or house
Groceries/meals
Reimbursed miscellaneous expenses
