Briggs Smotherman
Valdosta
Summary
Patient-oriented Chiropractic Physician with 10 years' experience in direct patient care, clinic administration and community outreach in healthcare facilities. Expertise in patient assessment, treatment plan development and clinic workflow optimization. Demonstrated success in inpatient and public education, combined to increase participation in specialized health and wellness programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chiropractor
Care Medical Center
Valdosta
06.2017 - Current
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients to diagnose musculoskeletal issues.
- Developed treatment plans for patient care that included therapeutic exercise, lifestyle modification advice, and nutritional counseling.
- Instructed patients on proper posture, body mechanics, ergonomics, and stress management techniques.
- Educated patients about the benefits of chiropractic care in order to ensure long-term health maintenance.
- Ordered diagnostic tests such as x-rays or MRIs when necessary to aid in diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient history, diagnosis, treatments performed, progress notes, and recommendations for future care.
- Coordinated referrals to other healthcare providers when needed for further evaluation or specialized care.
- Managed office staff including scheduling appointments, processing payments from insurance companies or clients directly, maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Performed manual adjustments to spine and other body articulations to correct musculoskeletal system conditions.
- Analyzed x-rays to locate source of patient difficulties and rule out fractures or diseases.
Chiropractor
Valdosta Chiropractic & Rehab
Valdosta
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients to diagnose musculoskeletal issues.
- Educated patients about the benefits of chiropractic care in order to ensure long-term health maintenance.
- Ordered diagnostic tests such as x-rays or MRIs when necessary to aid in diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Performed manual adjustments to spine and other body articulations to correct musculoskeletal system conditions.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Port Orange, Fl06-2016
Skills
- Diagnostics abilities
- Patient examinations
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Postural correction
- Manual adjustment techniques
- Diagnostic imaging interpretation
- X-ray interpretation
- Office Management
Timeline
Chiropractor
Care Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Chiropractor
Valdosta Chiropractic & Rehab
07.2016 - 05.2017
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Palmer College of Chiropractic