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SOC 29-9099.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive PreparationSibling-inferredv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the full spectrum of chiropractic and advanced healthcare practitioner practice — from supervised clinical entry through autonomous diagnosis, manual treatment, and organizational leadership — within outpatient, integrated health, and academic settings at Job Zone 5 preparation level.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Patient health and medical histories — collect and record systematically using established intake protocols in a supervised clinical setting.
  2. Neuromusculoskeletal assessment findings — document accurately using standardized chiropractic diagnostic forms under direct clinician supervision.
  3. Patient-reported symptoms — interpret and summarize through structured active listening during initial consultations in a clinical environment.
  4. Spinal anatomy and biomechanical principles — apply foundational knowledge when observing and assisting with chiropractic examinations under supervision.
  5. Diagnostic observations — organize and enter into electronic medical software following clinic data-entry standards with oversight from a supervising practitioner.
  6. Basic manual adjustment techniques — demonstrate on supervised practice cases following established chiropractic protocols in a credentialed training clinic.
  7. Medical terminology and clinical reading materials — comprehend and apply when reviewing patient records and differential diagnoses under senior practitioner guidance.
  8. Patient communication — conduct using clear spoken language and professional demeanor during supervised intake interviews in a healthcare practice setting.
  9. Contraindications and red-flag indicators — identify by applying introductory clinical reasoning frameworks during patient screening with supervisory review.
  10. Office suite and word processing software — use to prepare clinical documentation and correspondence in accordance with practice administrative standards.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Neuromusculoskeletal system functioning — evaluate routinely using chiropractic diagnostic systems with reduced oversight across a diverse outpatient caseload.
  2. Patient medical histories — obtain, synthesize, and record independently, recognizing clinically significant patterns that inform differential diagnosis in general practice.
  3. Spinal and articular adjustments — perform a structured series of manual techniques with appropriate force calibration for common musculoskeletal presentations in a clinical setting.
  4. Health problem diagnoses — formulate by integrating patient history, physical observation, and examination findings for routine cases in a community healthcare environment.
  5. Clinical judgment — apply to triage and prioritize patient concerns, adapting established protocols when presentations deviate modestly from typical patterns.
  6. Patient education materials — compose using clear, accurate written language tailored to varying health literacy levels for distribution in a chiropractic practice.
  7. Social and behavioral cues — perceive and factor into treatment planning by applying social perceptiveness skills during patient interactions in a clinical setting.
  8. Electronic medical software — utilize to track patient progress, update records, and generate treatment summaries in compliance with clinic documentation standards.
  9. Interdisciplinary referrals — initiate and document when examination findings indicate conditions beyond chiropractic scope, coordinating care within a multidisciplinary health system.
  10. Outcomes monitoring — conduct by reviewing patient response data across treatment episodes and adjusting care plans accordingly in an established practice environment.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex neuromusculoskeletal conditions — diagnose autonomously by applying advanced chiropractic diagnostic systems and integrating multimodal examination data across a full-scope clinical practice.
  2. Non-routine patient presentations — manage independently through nuanced clinical reasoning, drawing on inductive and deductive analysis to resolve diagnostic ambiguity in specialized care settings.
  3. 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.
  4. Comprehensive patient medical histories — review and critically analyze to identify longitudinal health trends and inform evidence-based chiropractic treatment planning.
  5. Critical appraisal of clinical literature — perform to integrate current research findings into diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making within an advanced healthcare practice.
  6. Patient risk stratification — conduct by synthesizing physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors using structured clinical frameworks in high-acuity outpatient environments.
  7. Interdisciplinary care coordination — lead by communicating clinical findings and recommendations authoritatively to physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals in integrated health systems.
  8. Clinical documentation and reporting — produce to professional publication standards using medical and word processing software, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
  9. Monitoring and reassessment protocols — design and implement to objectively measure treatment efficacy and detect adverse trends across complex, long-term patient cases.
  10. 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
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Strategic practice direction — set by synthesizing healthcare trends, regulatory developments, and patient population data to guide organizational growth and service-delivery innovation.
  4. Complex systemic health assessments — conduct as a subject-matter authority, integrating advanced knowledge of medicine, biology, and psychology to resolve highest-acuity diagnostic challenges.
  5. 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.
  6. Interprofessional collaboration — champion at the executive level, establishing formal referral networks and integrated care pathways with medical, surgical, and behavioral health organizations.
  7. Practitioner performance and development — evaluate and direct using data-driven feedback systems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional accountability across clinical teams.
  8. Patient safety and risk-management policies — author and implement organization-wide, applying advanced cautiousness and dependability standards to minimize adverse events and liability exposure.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

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 documentation intake — uses AI tools to transcribe and organize patient medical histories from voice or structured notes, freeing attention for direct patient observation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Clinical terminology lookup — queries an AI assistant for definitions of unfamiliar diagnostic terms or chiropractic protocols, cross-referencing results against established clinical references before applying them.
Developing
  1. Differential diagnosis support — submits patient symptom profiles and history summaries to an AI assistant to surface candidate diagnoses, then applies active listening and physical examination findings to confirm or reject each suggestion Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Literature synthesis — delegates searches of clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed literature to an AI tool, then critically evaluates the returned summaries against patient-specific context before informing treatment decisions WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Patient history drafting — uses AI to generate structured SOAP-note drafts from session recordings, then reviews and amends every clinical detail to ensure accuracy before signing off Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Neuromusculoskeletal pattern recognition — feeds documented examination findings into an AI reasoning tool to cross-check chiropractic diagnostic reasoning, retaining full clinical authority over the final assessment 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. Treatment plan iteration — directs an AI assistant to compare proposed adjustment sequences against outcomes data, then integrates the analysis with hands-on assessment findings to finalize the manual therapy plan.
  3. Patient communication drafting — instructs an AI tool to produce plain-language explanations of diagnoses and home-care instructions, editing the output for accuracy and tone before delivering it to the patient Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Monitoring workflow automation — configures AI-assisted dashboards to flag patients whose documented progress metrics fall outside expected recovery trajectories, then personally reviews each flagged case.
Advanced
  1. Clinical workflow orchestration — architects multi-step AI-assisted pipelines covering intake transcription, diagnostic cross-referencing, and outcomes tracking, setting validation checkpoints at each handoff to preserve clinical accountability Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. AI capability boundary definition — evaluates AI tools against the occupation's Q2 augmented-work profile, specifying which tasks warrant AI delegation versus which require irreplaceable hands-on and perceptual clinical judgment 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-based protocol refinement — synthesizes AI-generated literature analyses with direct clinical experience to update chiropractic diagnostic and treatment protocols, documenting the reasoning chain for peer review and compliance purposes 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.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient intake communication — elicits chief complaints and basic symptom history through structured interview while maintaining professional rapport 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. Clinical documentation — records patient medical histories in standardized formats under supervision using appropriate medical terminology 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. Verbal explanation — describes basic diagnostic findings to patients using plain language to ensure comprehension of care plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic communication — conveys neuromusculoskeletal assessment findings to patients and caregivers with clarity and contextual framing 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 — prepares written clinical summaries and referral communications that meet professional and regulatory 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. Patient education — explains adjustment procedures, expected outcomes, and home-care instructions to diverse patient populations 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 communication — articulates multifactorial diagnoses and treatment rationales to patients, families, and referring providers with precision and empathy 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. Active listening in clinical encounters — identifies unstated patient concerns through attentive observation and reflective questioning during comprehensive examinations 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. Written clinical narrative — produces detailed, legally defensible patient records that accurately reflect clinical reasoning and intervention 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.
Exceeding
  1. Interprofessional communication leadership — models and mentors high-stakes clinical communication practices across multidisciplinary care teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Public and professional advocacy — presents complex healthcare practitioner findings to professional bodies, community groups, and regulatory audiences with authority and precision 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. Communication system development — designs patient communication protocols and documentation standards that improve care coordination across practice settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Clinical initiative — takes independent responsibility for completing assigned patient assessments and communicating findings to supervising practitioners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team awareness — recognizes the roles of allied health professionals and supports coordinated care delivery within a supervised clinical environment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Care coordination leadership — directs patient care plans across scheduled treatment episodes, adjusting approaches based on clinical progress and patient feedback 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 guidance — provides informal mentorship to junior practitioners or students during clinical rotations on diagnostic and adjustment techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Practice leadership — takes full accountability for patient outcomes within a defined caseload, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up coordination 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. Clinical team direction — leads case conferences and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to resolve complex patient management challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy implementation — champions evidence-based clinical protocols within a practice setting and ensures team adherence to updated standards of care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational leadership — shapes the strategic direction of clinical practice operations, integrating quality improvement initiatives and workforce development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional mentorship — develops emerging healthcare practitioners through structured preceptorship and ongoing performance coaching Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Field leadership — contributes to professional associations, accreditation bodies, or regulatory panels that define standards for the occupational category Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic self-monitoring — identifies gaps in own clinical examination skills and seeks feedback from supervising practitioners to improve assessment accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy awareness — selects study and skill-practice methods aligned with the demands of licensure preparation and clinical competency requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Clinical reasoning reflection — reviews own diagnostic conclusions against patient outcomes to identify patterns of error or confirmation bias 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. Continuing education planning — self-assesses knowledge currency in neuromuscular and spinal health domains and pursues targeted professional development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Adaptive clinical learning — adjusts examination and treatment strategies in real time based on self-evaluation of technique effectiveness and patient response 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. Practice-based reflection — conducts structured review of case outcomes to refine clinical decision-making frameworks and identify systemic improvement opportunities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling — teaches self-regulatory clinical thinking strategies to trainees and junior practitioners, embedding reflection into professional development culture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence integration — systematically evaluates own practice patterns against emerging research in neuromusculoskeletal health to drive continuous clinical 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.
4Critical Thinking9 statements
Emerging
  1. Differential awareness — identifies common versus atypical presentations of neuromusculoskeletal complaints using foundational anatomical and 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.
  2. Evidence recognition — locates and reads peer-reviewed clinical literature relevant to assigned patient cases under practitioner supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic reasoning — systematically evaluates patient history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic data to form and test clinical hypotheses 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. Clinical assumption identification — recognizes when diagnostic conclusions rely on incomplete data and initiates additional assessment steps to reduce uncertainty 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 evaluation — analyzes multifactorial presentations involving spinal, neurological, and musculoskeletal components to reach evidence-supported diagnoses 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. Judgment under ambiguity — makes sound clinical decisions in cases with conflicting symptom profiles or inconclusive imaging, weighing risk and benefit with documented rationale 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. Treatment efficacy assessment — evaluates patient response to manual adjustments and modality interventions against established clinical benchmarks to guide plan modifications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Clinical protocol critique — evaluates existing diagnostic and treatment frameworks for occupational validity, identifying gaps and recommending evidence-based revisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-stakes decision leadership — exercises expert clinical judgment in complex, high-risk patient cases where standard protocols are insufficient and innovation is required 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.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Interprofessional awareness — identifies the complementary roles of physicians, physical therapists, and other practitioners in shared patient care contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team participation — contributes patient observations and clinical updates to care team discussions in a respectful and constructive manner Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Co-management coordination — collaborates with referring and receiving providers to develop integrated care plans for patients with complex 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 decision-making — engages patients as active partners in treatment planning, incorporating their preferences and goals alongside clinical recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Interdisciplinary case management — leads and participates in structured case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes across care episodes 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 navigation — mediates differing clinical perspectives within care teams using evidence, mutual respect, and patient-centered priorities to reach consensus Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Community health collaboration — partners with public health agencies, employers, or insurers to design and deliver occupational or population health services Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Collaborative system design — architects interprofessional care pathways and collaborative practice agreements that enhance service delivery for complex patient populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-sector partnership leadership — builds and sustains relationships with educational institutions, research organizations, and regulatory bodies to advance the occupational field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Professional boundary maintenance — adheres to scope of practice guidelines and refers appropriately when clinical presentations exceed current competency level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient confidentiality — handles sensitive medical histories and diagnostic information in strict compliance with privacy regulations and ethical codes 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 practice — ensures patients receive complete, honest, and understandable information about proposed procedures, risks, and alternatives 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.
  2. Accountability in documentation — records clinical findings and decisions with accuracy and transparency, including errors and adverse events, without omission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical clinical judgment — navigates conflicts of interest, dual relationships, and ambiguous ethical situations using professional codes and patient-centered principles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cultural humility — delivers care that respects diverse patient backgrounds, beliefs, and health literacy levels without imposing personal or professional biases 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. Practitioner integrity — maintains honesty in clinical communication, billing practices, and professional representation across all patient and institutional interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical leadership — shapes practice culture by modeling and enforcing ethical standards, addressing misconduct proactively, and advocating for patient rights Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional stewardship — contributes to the integrity of the healthcare practitioner field through participation in ethics committees, peer review, and standards development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Adaptive technique awareness — recognizes that standard adjustment and diagnostic protocols may require modification for patients with unique anatomical or clinical presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Problem reframing — approaches persistent or non-responsive patient cases by questioning initial diagnostic assumptions and generating alternative explanations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Treatment innovation — tailors manual therapy sequences and supportive interventions to individual patient physiology and functional goals beyond 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. Patient engagement creativity — designs individualized home-exercise and self-care regimens that increase adherence by aligning with patients' lifestyle and motivation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Novel care pathway design — develops customized, multi-modal treatment plans that integrate chiropractic, rehabilitative, and lifestyle approaches for complex chronic 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. Clinical problem-solving — generates and tests innovative diagnostic hypotheses when standard assessment tools yield ambiguous findings in difficult presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Practice model innovation — designs new service delivery models, clinical workflows, or patient stratification systems that improve efficiency and outcomes at the organizational level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research and knowledge creation — contributes original clinical insights, case studies, or applied research that advances understanding of neuromusculoskeletal health 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.
8Growth Mindset8 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — accepts and acts on corrective clinical feedback from supervisors regarding examination and adjustment techniques without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge orientation — approaches unfamiliar patient presentations as learning opportunities rather than sources of avoidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Continuing competency pursuit — actively seeks advanced training in emerging diagnostic technologies, manual techniques, or clinical specializations beyond minimum licensure requirements 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. Error learning — analyzes missed diagnoses or suboptimal patient outcomes to extract actionable improvements in clinical reasoning and technique Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained professional development — maintains a structured and self-directed learning plan that evolves with advances in neuromuscular, spinal, and integrative health evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilience in complex caseloads — persists through diagnostically and therapeutically challenging patient cases, treating difficulty as a prompt for deeper inquiry rather than a signal to disengage Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture leadership — creates practice environments and mentorship relationships that normalize learning from failure and reward intellectual curiosity among clinical staff Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field evolution engagement — leads or participates in professional communities of practice that shape the adaptive trajectory of the healthcare practitioner occupation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Procedural presence — maintains focused attention during manual adjustment procedures to ensure precision, patient safety, and technique accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional awareness — recognizes own stress responses during demanding clinical encounters and applies basic regulation strategies to maintain composure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Patient-centered attention — sustains concentrated observation during clinical examinations to detect subtle neuromusculoskeletal signs that inform accurate 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. Intentional communication — selects words, tone, and pacing deliberately during patient consultations to reduce anxiety and build therapeutic alliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Regulated clinical presence — manages personal cognitive load and emotional reactivity across a high-volume patient schedule without degradation of care quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Attentive pattern recognition — maintains sustained perceptual focus during physical examination to identify nuanced asymmetries, movement restrictions, and pain responses 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. Mindful decision pacing — resists premature clinical closure by intentionally pausing to consider alternative diagnoses before finalizing assessment conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindfulness practice modeling — integrates and teaches mindful clinical presence as a formal component of practitioner development programs within the practice or institution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic attentiveness — monitors organizational and team dynamics with sustained intentionality, recognizing early indicators of burnout, ethical drift, or quality decline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
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Emerging
  1. Clinical persistence — continues thorough patient examination even when initial findings are inconclusive or the diagnostic process is time-consuming and uncertain Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress tolerance initiation — maintains basic professional functioning during demanding patient interactions, including those involving pain, distress, or complex psychosocial factors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sustained caseload management — maintains consistent diagnostic and treatment quality across extended periods of high patient volume and complex case complexity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adversity navigation — continues patient advocacy and clinical excellence when facing administrative obstacles, conflicting provider opinions, or difficult outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Resilient practice sustainability — preserves professional effectiveness and personal well-being across a career marked by physical demands, emotional labor, and occupational uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courage in clinical disagreement — advocates for patient-centered care decisions in the face of institutional pressure, insurance constraints, or interprofessional conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Perseverance with refractory cases — maintains therapeutic engagement and diagnostic creativity with patients who do not respond to initial treatment approaches over extended care episodes 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. Fortitude modeling — demonstrates and teaches resilience strategies to emerging practitioners navigating the psychological and physical demands of the healthcare practitioner role Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained leadership under pressure — maintains principled, high-quality clinical leadership during systemic crises, regulatory challenges, or major organizational transitions 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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O*NET skills
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
Knowledge domains
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Abilities
Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessIntegrityCooperationSelf-Control
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Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  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
51.071151.320151.330251.3702

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