Careers Opportunities

Island Chiropractic & Family Wellness is a well-established, family centred practice in Sydney, Nova Scotia. We are a husband-and-wife team that over our 10 years in business, has cultivated a loyal community of patients interested in living their best life. We have strong referral relationships with other healthcare practitioners in our community with consistent growth for our practitioners.  Our current Naturopath visits once or twice a month and has a 2-3 month waiting list, we would like to bring on a second doctor to help with patient centred care.  We work alongside several Registered Massage Therapists and have a dynamic team to support the care of our practice members in a fun and energetic atmosphere.

What you bring:

• Highly competent in ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, physical examinations, and diagnosis
• Versed and trained in pharmacology, acupuncture, botanical medicine, IV administration, phlebotomy, is an asset but not required
• A working knowledge of diagnosis and research-backed treatment of a wide variety of conditions
• Comfortable working will people of all ages and backgrounds
• Provide clear and timely communication for all patients answering questions regarding treatments, and medical concerns
• Create research-backed comprehensive protocols utilizing nutritional protocols, nutrient and herbal supplementation, medications, injections, and medications an asset
• Up to date on yearly CE requirement
• Highly motivated and enjoy a busy practice.
• Passion for helping others
• An interest in working together as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication skills and an interest in personal growth.
• Warm, compassionate approach and enjoyment of connecting with your patients.
• Enjoy being part of a supportive community.
• Friendly and positive outlook
• Wellness lifestyle
• Open minded, inquisitive and a lifelong learner
• 15-40 hours of a commitment a week

What you can expect from us:

• 70/30 commission structure as an independent contractor and 100% commission from any product sales.
• Relocation bonus
• Full business management oversight, clinic management and established referral network for your practice growth
• One-on-two assistance with clinical cases, practice management and full office support
• Administrative training on efficient schedule management and treatment plan compliance
• Community outreach support and organization
• Full marketing support with well-established social media, organic search engine optimization presence and paid media campaigns
• Mentorship with effective marketing and promotion strategies
• Inclusion on monthly client communication efforts

What you can expect from Cape Breton: (aka "East Coast Lifestyle")

• More affordable housing prices!!
• Large patient base, only one Naturopath residing in the community
• Unlimited opportunities for outdoor adventures
• Easy access to mountains and beaches alike
• Wide open spaces
• Slower pace of life
• Small town feel with big city services and amenities (farmers’ markets, gyms, restaurants)
• Strong community relationships and ties
• Ample networking and business development opportunities
• No traffic! (Little to no commute times)
• Increasing student population (expansion of local colleges in the next 5 years)
• Increasing opportunities with sport
• Good neighbours and quite neighbourhoods

Community – We are a goal-oriented team, focused on achieving the highest levels of success in service, results and reputation. We strive to make our office a gathering place for a health-centered community to thrive. We are committed to delivering not only our expertise, but also include the expertise of other wellness professionals, as resources for our community.  Over the last 10 years we have established a strong referral network here in Cape Breton and have become community leaders in proactive health promotion.

Optimal Health – We are all committed to our own individual health. We lead by example. We are committed to living what we preach. Clean diet, regular exercise, proper supplementation, and chiropractic adjustments are the keystone to our health and success. We are passionate about living life!

Leadership – We are called to lead. Our community needs collaborative care more than ever. We will take any opportunity to tell others about the benefits of chiropractic, naturopathic medicine and massage therapy. We lead by example and encourage others to ask questions!

Passion – We love what we do. The passion for our work is palpable in our office. We are committed to sharing that energy with our community. Our passion is evident in our voices, our actions, and our appearance. Our passion drives us and fuels us. We work hard to achieve our goals and are energized by our successes.

As an Independent Contractor, you can set your own hours and are encouraged to become a valued member of our community.  We will work alongside the successful candidate to make sure it is a seamless addition to Island Chiropractic & Family Wellness.

Please get in touch at info@islandchiro.com with any questions or submit a cover letter & resume.

Thank you.
Dr. Jen & Dr. Shaun Maher