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Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

SOC 29-1299.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive PreparationSibling-inferredv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the full clinical scope of healthcare diagnosing and treating practitioners (including chiropractic and allied specialties) operating in outpatient, integrated, institutional, and leadership contexts at Job Zone 5 preparation levels.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Patient medical histories — collect and record using standardized intake forms under supervising practitioner guidance in a clinical setting.
  2. Neuromusculoskeletal assessment protocols — apply foundational chiropractic diagnostic frameworks under direct oversight during initial patient evaluations.
  3. Patient health complaints — observe and document using structured questioning techniques while shadowing experienced clinicians.
  4. Spinal anatomy and biomechanics — identify key structures and articulations by referencing clinical resources during supervised patient encounters.
  5. Active listening skills — demonstrate during patient intake interviews to ensure accurate symptom capture in a supervised outpatient clinic.
  6. Chiropractic adjustment techniques — perform basic manual procedures on practice models or under close practitioner supervision in a clinical training environment.
  7. Medical software platforms — enter and retrieve patient records using electronic health record systems with guidance from clinical staff.
  8. Diagnostic findings — document in written clinical notes using approved terminology under review by a licensed supervising practitioner.
  9. Health and safety protocols — follow established infection-control and patient-safety procedures in compliance with clinic standards.
  10. Foundational biology and physiology knowledge — apply to recognize normal versus abnormal musculoskeletal presentations during supervised patient assessments.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Patient health histories — obtain independently and synthesize into coherent clinical summaries for routine cases in an outpatient chiropractic practice.
  2. Neuromusculoskeletal system function — evaluate using established chiropractic diagnostic criteria with reduced oversight across a standard patient caseload.
  3. Differential diagnoses — formulate for common musculoskeletal conditions by integrating patient history, observation, and physical examination findings in a clinical setting.
  4. Spinal and articular adjustments — perform a practiced series of manual techniques on diverse patient populations following evidence-based treatment protocols.
  5. Patient communication — convey diagnostic findings and treatment rationale clearly to patients with varying health literacy levels in a solo practice environment.
  6. Clinical progress notes — write and maintain accurate, compliant documentation using electronic medical record software across daily patient encounters.
  7. Social perceptiveness — apply during patient interactions to detect non-verbal cues that inform modifications to treatment plans in a routine clinical context.
  8. Referral decisions — exercise sound professional judgment when patient presentations exceed chiropractic scope, coordinating with other healthcare providers.
  9. Treatment outcomes — monitor across scheduled follow-up visits to assess patient response and adjust care plans within established clinical guidelines.
  10. Office suite and medical software tools — utilize proficiently to manage scheduling, correspondence, and patient data in a small to mid-size clinic.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex neuromusculoskeletal conditions — diagnose autonomously by integrating advanced chiropractic evaluation systems, imaging interpretation, and clinical reasoning across a full patient population.
  2. Comprehensive patient health histories — review and critically analyze to uncover underlying systemic factors influencing musculoskeletal dysfunction in a high-volume or specialty practice.
  3. Non-routine spinal and articular cases — manage independently by selecting and applying advanced manual adjustment protocols tailored to individual patient pathophysiology.
  4. Clinical decision-making — exercise under conditions of diagnostic ambiguity, synthesizing deductive and inductive reasoning to determine optimal treatment pathways.
  5. Multidisciplinary care coordination — lead for complex patients requiring collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, and mental health providers across integrated health systems.
  6. Patient outcomes data — analyze systematically using clinical software and spreadsheet tools to evaluate practice effectiveness and inform evidence-based treatment refinements.
  7. Critical appraisal of clinical literature — perform to incorporate current research findings into diagnostic and therapeutic protocols within a professional practice environment.
  8. Psychological and psychosocial factors — assess for their contribution to chronic pain presentations, integrating counseling principles into holistic patient management.
  9. Patient education resources — develop and deliver, translating complex diagnostic information into accessible guidance that supports long-term self-management.
  10. Ethical and legal standards — uphold rigorously in all documentation, informed-consent processes, and scope-of-practice decisions throughout autonomous clinical practice.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Clinical competency frameworks — design and implement for healthcare diagnosing and treating practitioners across an organization, institution, or professional association.
  2. Diagnostic and treatment standards — establish at the organizational or regional level by synthesizing current evidence, regulatory requirements, and community health needs.
  3. Emerging chiropractic and integrative health research — champion and translate into institutional policy, shaping scope-of-practice evolution within healthcare systems.
  4. Mentorship and clinical education programs — lead for graduate-level students and early-career practitioners, cultivating advanced diagnostic and manual therapy skills across training cohorts.
  5. Interprofessional care models — architect within hospital systems, accountable-care organizations, or large group practices to optimize patient outcomes across the care continuum.
  6. Quality improvement initiatives — direct using outcomes monitoring, data analytics, and process redesign to elevate clinical performance across a multi-provider practice or health network.
  7. Healthcare policy advocacy — represent the practitioner community before regulatory bodies, shaping licensure standards and scope-of-practice legislation at the state or national level.
  8. Organizational strategy — guide for practice growth, technology adoption, and workforce development in alignment with evolving patient population needs and healthcare market dynamics.
  9. Research and scholarship — lead as principal investigator or senior collaborator, generating original evidence that advances diagnostic methodology or treatment efficacy in the field.
  10. Ethical leadership — model and enforce the highest standards of patient integrity, professional conduct, and interdisciplinary respect throughout an organization or professional body.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted record review — uses an AI tool to surface relevant entries from a patient's medical history prior to the intake appointment, reducing manual chart-reading time Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Differential-support querying — submits a structured patient symptom profile to an AI assistant to generate a ranked list of differential diagnoses, then cross-checks each candidate against clinical examination findings before reaching a conclusion Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Documentation drafting — dictates post-visit SOAP notes verbally and delegates transcription and initial formatting to an AI tool, reserving clinical judgment and sign-off for the practitioner Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Neuromusculoskeletal pattern recognition — directs an AI system to flag anomalous postural or gait measurements against population norms, then integrates those flags with hands-on palpation findings to finalize a chiropractic diagnosis Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Patient history synthesis — instructs an AI assistant to aggregate and summarize multi-visit records into a chronological narrative, then interrogates the summary through targeted follow-up questions during the patient encounter Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Treatment-plan benchmarking — queries an AI knowledge base for evidence-based adjustment protocols relevant to the confirmed musculoskeletal diagnosis, evaluating AI-generated recommendations against clinical guidelines before adopting any protocol.
Advanced
  1. Human-AI workflow choreography — designs clinic-wide AI integration protocols that assign routine documentation, preliminary triage scoring, and literature retrieval to AI tools while preserving manual adjustment, patient communication, and diagnostic reasoning as practitioner-exclusive tasks Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI output auditing — critically evaluates AI-generated diagnostic summaries for hallucination risk and data-provenance gaps, applying active listening and social perceptiveness skills to reconcile discrepancies between AI output and direct patient observation Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Evidence translation leadership — leads interdisciplinary review of emerging AI diagnostic aids, assessing automation feasibility across specific chiropractic tasks and advising on which tools merit adoption versus which pose patient-safety risks Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  4. Time-savings optimization — architects AI-assisted intake and documentation pipelines that capture the occupation's high time-savings potential, while building in practitioner checkpoints that maintain diagnostic accountability and patient trust Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 26
Augment share: 2.6%
Time saved: 94.4%
AI autonomy: 2.46
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication16 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient intake dialogue — elicits chief complaint and basic symptom history through structured verbal questioning during initial consultation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Medical terminology usage — applies foundational clinical vocabulary when documenting patient observations in written records Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Care plan explanation — conveys basic treatment rationale to patients using plain language to support understanding and compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Referral correspondence — drafts introductory written referral notes to collaborating providers with essential patient information Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic findings communication — summarizes neuromusculoskeletal assessment results to patients using accessible anatomical explanations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary reporting — composes clear written progress notes and treatment summaries for medical records reviewed by other practitioners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Active symptom elicitation — uses targeted follow-up questions and reflective listening to clarify ambiguous patient-reported complaints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Patient education delivery — explains spinal adjustment procedures and expected outcomes through verbal instruction and visual aids before treatment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex case presentation — articulates multifactorial diagnostic reasoning and treatment rationale to patients, families, and referring clinicians with precision and clarity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Informed consent communication — guides patients through procedure risks, benefits, and alternatives using clear, legally sound, empathetic language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Multimodal documentation — produces thorough, legally defensible clinical notes integrating subjective findings, objective assessments, and treatment plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-disciplinary liaison — communicates diagnostic conclusions and collaborative care needs fluently across medical, surgical, and rehabilitation teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Clinical communication mentorship — coaches resident or student practitioners in structuring patient interviews and translating complex findings into patient-centered language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy and public communication — authors clinical guidelines, patient education materials, or professional publications that advance practitioner communication standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Difficult conversation leadership — navigates sensitive diagnoses, prognosis disclosure, and treatment resistance with advanced therapeutic communication techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Health literacy advocacy — redesigns patient communication protocols across a practice or institution to measurably improve comprehension and treatment adherence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership16 statements
Emerging
  1. Care team awareness — observes how senior practitioners coordinate with support staff and other clinicians to deliver integrated patient care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Self-directed case management — takes ownership of assigned patient caseloads under supervision, following established clinical protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Patient empowerment initiation — encourages patients to participate actively in their own treatment planning during supervised clinical encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Procedural initiative — volunteers to lead routine patient intake and assessment steps, reducing reliance on supervisor prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Treatment plan ownership — independently designs and adjusts individualized neuromusculoskeletal treatment plans, accepting accountability for clinical outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Support staff direction — assigns and prioritizes tasks for clinical assistants, coordinating workflow to maintain patient throughput and care quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Clinical role modeling — demonstrates professional conduct and diagnostic rigor that guides the behavior of junior staff and students in the clinical environment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Patient advocacy leadership — raises concerns on behalf of patients within multidisciplinary team discussions, ensuring their history and needs are accurately represented Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Practice leadership — manages clinical operations, sets care quality standards, and resolves interpersonal or logistical challenges within the practitioner team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship of developing practitioners — provides structured feedback and guided case supervision to less experienced clinicians in diagnostic and treatment contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional protocol development — leads creation or revision of clinical assessment and treatment protocols based on evidence-based practice updates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Crisis decision authority — assumes decisive leadership during acute patient events, directing team response and communicating with emergency services as required Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational vision leadership — defines strategic direction for a healthcare practice, integrating clinical excellence with operational sustainability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Profession-wide influence — contributes to national clinical standards bodies, licensing boards, or professional associations to elevate practitioner leadership norms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Systems change leadership — champions practice transformation initiatives—such as integrating new diagnostic technologies—that reshape how teams deliver patient care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Leadership development architecture — designs and delivers formal mentorship or residency programs that systematically build leadership capacity across the practitioner pipeline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition16 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic self-monitoring — recognizes when a clinical assessment is incomplete and seeks supervisor input rather than proceeding with insufficient information Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy identification — selects specific study approaches—such as anatomy review or case shadowing—to address identified gaps in clinical knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Error acknowledgment — identifies instances where clinical reasoning led to an incorrect preliminary finding and articulates what caused the misjudgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Confidence calibration — distinguishes between areas of solid clinical competence and areas requiring further development when self-assessing readiness for independent practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic reasoning reflection — reviews completed patient cases to evaluate whether the chosen assessment pathway was the most efficient and evidence-grounded approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive bias recognition — identifies common diagnostic biases—such as anchoring on initial presenting complaints—and adjusts reasoning processes accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Continuing education planning — maps personal knowledge gaps in biological, neurological, or musculoskeletal science to targeted professional development activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Procedural technique self-evaluation — assesses the quality of manual adjustment techniques after patient sessions, identifying specific aspects for refinement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Clinical judgment calibration — systematically compares expected versus actual patient outcomes to refine diagnostic hypotheses and treatment planning models Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Metacognitive regulation under complexity — maintains deliberate, step-by-step reasoning during diagnostically ambiguous or multi-system presentations, avoiding premature closure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Practice pattern analysis — audits personal clinical decision-making trends over time to identify systematic biases or gaps in treatment effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Knowledge integration monitoring — tracks how new evidence from literature, training, or peer consultation is being incorporated into evolving clinical practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive mentorship — teaches less experienced practitioners explicit techniques for monitoring their own diagnostic reasoning and recognizing cognitive errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical learning systems design — develops structured case reflection protocols or peer review frameworks that embed metacognitive practice into team culture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Epistemological leadership — articulates the limits of current clinical knowledge in complex presentations and guides teams to reason rigorously within uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Research-practice feedback loop — translates personal metacognitive insights into formally documented case studies or practitioner research that advances clinical knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking16 statements
Emerging
  1. Differential diagnosis initiation — generates a basic list of plausible diagnoses from observed patient symptoms using foundational medicine and biology knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence identification — locates and applies clinical guidelines or textbook protocols to support initial diagnostic and treatment decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Assumption identification — recognizes when a diagnostic conclusion is based on incomplete physical examination findings rather than confirmed clinical evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Health history analysis — extracts clinically relevant information from patient-reported medical histories to inform preliminary assessment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Neuromusculoskeletal reasoning — integrates subjective complaint data, orthopedic testing results, and postural assessment to build a coherent diagnostic picture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Contraindication analysis — evaluates patient history, imaging, and vital signs to identify conditions that contraindicate spinal manipulation or other procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence-based treatment selection — compares available intervention options against current clinical evidence to select the most appropriate care pathway for a specific patient Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Red flag recognition — applies systematic critical analysis to identify signs and symptoms requiring immediate medical referral rather than continued conservative treatment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex diagnostic resolution — synthesizes conflicting clinical findings across neuromusculoskeletal, neurological, and systemic domains to reach a defensible diagnosis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Outcome evaluation and revision — critically assesses patient response to treatment at defined intervals and revises clinical hypotheses and care plans based on objective findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Comorbidity reasoning — analyzes how coexisting health conditions interact with primary musculoskeletal presentations to refine treatment sequencing and risk management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Research appraisal — critically evaluates clinical studies for methodological rigor and applicability before integrating findings into practice protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Diagnostic innovation — develops novel assessment frameworks for underrecognized clinical presentations by synthesizing cross-disciplinary evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Systems-level clinical critique — identifies structural gaps in practice-wide diagnostic protocols and leads evidence-based redesign initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Clinical reasoning instruction — designs and delivers case-based curricula that develop advanced critical thinking in student and resident practitioners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Expert witness and consultation — applies rigorous analytical reasoning to provide authoritative clinical opinions in medico-legal, research, or policy contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration16 statements
Emerging
  1. Care team integration — participates constructively in multidisciplinary case discussions, contributing patient observation data to shared clinical reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Referral relationship initiation — establishes basic working relationships with primary care, imaging, and specialist providers to support patient continuity of care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Support staff cooperation — coordinates respectfully with clinical assistants and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient scheduling and record management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Peer learning participation — engages in case review and clinical skill practice sessions with colleagues to build shared diagnostic competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary co-management — collaborates actively with physicians, physical therapists, and other practitioners to develop integrated treatment plans for shared patients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Shared decision-making contribution — brings distinct clinical perspective and diagnostic findings into team deliberations, while integrating input from other disciplines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict navigation in care teams — addresses professional disagreements about patient management respectfully and constructively, prioritizing patient outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Community health collaboration — participates in coordinated health outreach or screening programs with local health organizations and practitioners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex case co-coordination — leads collaborative patient management across multiple specialties for patients with layered neuromusculoskeletal and systemic presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Shared protocol development — co-authors clinical care pathways and referral criteria with interdisciplinary teams to standardize collaborative practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Team dynamics facilitation — recognizes and addresses dysfunctional group dynamics within clinical teams that threaten care quality and professional relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Research collaboration — contributes clinical expertise and patient data to multi-site or interdisciplinary research initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Interprofessional collaboration architecture — designs and implements formal care coordination models that structurally integrate diverse practitioners around patient-centered outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-system partnership leadership — builds institutional partnerships between healthcare, community health, and public health organizations that extend the reach of collaborative care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaboration pedagogy — teaches collaborative practice competencies to training practitioners through structured interprofessional simulation and case co-management experiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. National network leadership — represents the practitioner community in collaborative bodies shaping cross-disciplinary clinical standards and health system integration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character16 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient confidentiality observance — handles protected health information in accordance with legal and ethical obligations in all clinical and administrative interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional boundary maintenance — respects and upholds appropriate practitioner-patient relational boundaries in all clinical encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Accountability in error — acknowledges clinical mistakes or knowledge gaps honestly to supervisors and takes corrective action without deflection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Ethical scope adherence — restricts clinical practice to procedures within scope of training and licensure, seeking supervision when encountering unfamiliar presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Informed consent integrity — ensures patients receive complete, unbiased information about diagnosis, treatment options, risks, and alternatives before proceeding with care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict of interest transparency — discloses relevant personal or financial interests that could influence clinical recommendations and manages them appropriately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cultural respect in practice — demonstrates consistent respect for patient cultural, religious, and personal values in clinical decision-making and communication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Documentation honesty — records clinical findings, procedures performed, and patient responses accurately and without embellishment in all health records Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical dilemma navigation — applies systematic ethical reasoning to resolve complex clinical situations involving patient autonomy, beneficence, and professional duty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional accountability modeling — consistently demonstrates the conduct standards expected of senior practitioners and accepts responsibility for outcomes at the practice level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Advocacy for vulnerable patients — identifies and responds to signs of patient vulnerability, abuse, or neglect with appropriate clinical and legal action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Peer accountability — addresses unprofessional or unethical conduct observed in colleagues through appropriate channels, balancing collegial loyalty with patient protection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics leadership — chairs clinical ethics committees or contributes to professional codes of conduct that shape character standards across the practitioner community Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional integrity culture — establishes organizational norms, policies, and accountability structures that embed ethical practice into daily clinical operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Whistleblower courage — takes principled action in the face of systemic unethical practice, accepting personal professional risk to protect patient welfare and public trust Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Character mentorship — provides sustained guidance to developing practitioners on professional identity, ethical reasoning, and accountability through formal mentorship relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity16 statements
Emerging
  1. Adaptive assessment approach — modifies standard physical examination sequences when patient mobility limitations prevent conventional testing procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient engagement innovation — experiments with different explanation methods—such as anatomical models or diagrams—to improve patient understanding of their condition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Problem reframing — reconsiders an initial diagnostic interpretation when presenting symptoms fail to resolve under the expected treatment approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Treatment variation exploration — observes and inquires about alternative adjustment techniques or adjunctive therapies used by experienced practitioners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Individualized care design — constructs patient-specific treatment protocols that creatively combine adjustment techniques, rehabilitative exercise, and lifestyle modification Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic hypothesis generation — generates multiple competing clinical explanations for atypical presentations rather than defaulting to common diagnosis patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Patient motivation innovation — designs novel behavioral strategies to sustain patient adherence to care plans, adapted to individual lifestyle and motivational profile Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Process improvement ideation — proposes creative solutions to clinical workflow inefficiencies, patient throughput challenges, or documentation burdens Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Novel clinical protocol development — creates evidence-informed assessment or treatment frameworks for patient presentations underserved by current standard protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary synthesis — integrates concepts from psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, and neurology creatively to design holistic treatment approaches for complex patients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Practice innovation leadership — pilots new clinical service models, technology integrations, or patient experience improvements within the practice environment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Creative problem-solving under constraint — develops effective clinical solutions for patients with financial, mobility, or comorbidity constraints that limit standard treatment options Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Clinical methodology invention — originates new diagnostic or treatment methods that are formally validated and adopted by the broader practitioner community Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Innovation culture cultivation — builds a practice culture that systematically encourages and evaluates creative clinical and operational ideas from all team members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary creative leadership — leads collaborative innovation projects bridging healthcare disciplines to address unmet patient population needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Translational creativity — transforms basic biological or biomechanical research insights into applied clinical techniques that advance practitioner capabilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset16 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — receives corrective clinical feedback from supervisors without defensiveness and incorporates suggestions into subsequent patient encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Complexity embrace — approaches unfamiliar or diagnostically challenging patient presentations as learning opportunities rather than sources of avoidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Continuing education engagement — attends professional development seminars, workshops, or online training to expand clinical knowledge and procedural skill Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Setback reframing — interprets unsuccessful treatment outcomes as diagnostic information that refines future clinical decision-making rather than as personal failures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Deliberate skill development — identifies specific manual adjustment or diagnostic assessment techniques for targeted improvement and practices them systematically Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer learning orientation — actively seeks case discussion, technique demonstration, and clinical critique from colleagues as a primary growth mechanism Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Literature engagement — regularly reads clinical research in neuromusculoskeletal medicine, biology, and related fields to update evolving clinical knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Challenge pursuit — volunteers for complex or atypical cases that stretch current diagnostic and treatment capabilities beyond comfortable competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Mastery-oriented practice — sets specific, measurable clinical improvement goals and tracks progress systematically over defined time periods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Critical feedback utilization — solicits structured feedback from peers, supervisors, and patients on clinical performance and translates it into concrete practice changes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Post-licensure specialization — pursues advanced certifications, fellowship training, or subspecialty competencies that extend foundational practitioner qualifications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Failure analysis integration — conducts structured post-case analysis of adverse or unexpected clinical outcomes and integrates lessons into evolving practice protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture leadership — establishes team norms, incentives, and structures that make continuous learning and skill development a shared professional expectation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship of growth mindset — explicitly coaches developing practitioners to reframe difficulty and feedback as growth catalysts through ongoing supervisory relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence adoption leadership — drives timely integration of emerging clinical evidence into practice-wide protocols, modeling learning agility for the entire team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Lifelong learning legacy — contributes to the design of professional development systems—residency programs, CPD frameworks, or credentialing standards—that institutionalize growth mindset across the profession Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness16 statements
Emerging
  1. Focused patient presence — maintains undivided attention during patient consultations, minimizing distraction from environmental or cognitive interruptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional state awareness — recognizes when personal stress or fatigue is affecting clinical attention and takes corrective action before patient encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Palpation attention — applies deliberate, present-focused tactile attention during manual spinal and joint assessment to detect subtle tissue and alignment changes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Patient affect monitoring — notices changes in patient emotional state—such as anxiety or pain distress—during examination and responds with calibrated attentiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interoceptive clinical skill — uses heightened body awareness and manual sensitivity to distinguish tissue quality differences during physical examination procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation in difficulty — maintains composure and clinical effectiveness during emotionally charged patient encounters, including pain crises or distressing diagnoses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Attentional recovery — recognizes when clinical attention has drifted during complex patient assessments and deliberately refocuses without losing diagnostic thread Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Therapeutic presence — projects calm, grounded attentiveness during patient interactions that actively supports patient comfort and trust in the clinical environment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-volume caseload presence — sustains consistent quality of attentive clinical engagement across a full patient schedule without allowing fatigue to degrade diagnostic observation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional clinical transitions — applies brief mindful reset practices between patient appointments to maintain perceptual freshness and prevent carryover bias Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Stress-responsive decision making — identifies physiological and cognitive stress responses during demanding clinical situations and applies self-regulation strategies to maintain judgment quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Mindful communication — engages in patient conversations with deliberate attentiveness to verbal and nonverbal cues, adjusting responses in real time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindfulness culture integration — introduces structured mindfulness practices into clinical team routines—such as pre-session centering protocols—that measurably improve team attentiveness and patient experience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mindful mentorship — models and teaches present-moment clinical awareness techniques to developing practitioners as a formal component of clinical supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Burnout prevention leadership — designs practitioner wellness and mindfulness programs that address chronic stress and attentional depletion across a healthcare organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Contemplative practice research — investigates the impact of mindfulness-based approaches on diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic presence, or patient outcomes in practitioner settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude16 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic persistence — continues systematic clinical inquiry when initial assessment yields ambiguous or contradictory findings rather than settling for an incomplete explanation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adverse outcome tolerance — maintains professional composure and continued patient care quality when an initial treatment approach fails to produce expected results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Uncertainty endurance — functions effectively in clinical encounters where diagnosis remains tentative pending further testing or specialist consultation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. High-demand caseload management — sustains clinical performance standards during periods of elevated patient volume without compromising assessment thoroughness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Chronic case perseverance — maintains consistent therapeutic engagement and diagnostic curiosity with patients presenting complex, slow-to-improve musculoskeletal conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult patient encounter resilience — recovers quickly from challenging interactions—including resistant or hostile patients—and delivers continued care with professional stability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory challenge navigation — responds constructively to licensing, audit, or compliance challenges without allowing procedural stress to disrupt clinical effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Professional criticism absorption — receives critical peer review or patient complaints as constructive information rather than destabilizing personal attacks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Extended adversity management — sustains clinical excellence and team leadership through prolonged periods of organizational disruption, resource constraint, or professional uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical courage — maintains professional standards and patient advocacy positions in institutional environments where financial or political pressures conflict with clinical integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. High-acuity case endurance — delivers sustained diagnostic rigor and therapeutic consistency in cases involving severe patient suffering, complex comorbidity, or extended treatment timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Boundary maintenance under pressure — upholds scope-of-practice and ethical limits when pressured by patients, colleagues, or administrators to exceed them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational resilience leadership — guides a clinical practice team through major systemic disruptions—such as regulatory change, pandemic conditions, or institutional restructuring—while preserving care quality and staff stability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous advocacy — publicly challenges inadequate clinical standards, harmful policies, or systemic inequities affecting patient populations, accepting professional vulnerability as the cost of advocacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Fortitude mentorship — deliberately creates challenging clinical learning experiences that build resilience and perseverance in developing practitioners under supervised conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Sustained professional contribution — maintains high-quality clinical practice, leadership, and knowledge contribution over a decades-long career, modeling enduring professional fortitude as a legacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
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  1. Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagn
  2. Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and exam
  3. Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculos
  4. Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
CIP education codes
51.330051.330151.330351.330451.330551.330651.339951.340151.349951.370151.370251.370351.370451.3799

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