Michael Schmitz
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Compassionate Chiropractor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in spinal adjustments, pain management techniques, and patient education to promote wellness. Strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and active listening ensure effective patient treatment plans and satisfaction. Adapt at managing time effectively to meet patients' needs while maintaining focus on holistic health outcomes. Compassionate professional in healthcare with a focus on holistic physical well-being, adept at completing tasks efficiently and productively. Skilled in spinal adjustment techniques, patient education, and rehabilitative exercise programs. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to improve patient outcomes and foster trust.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chiropractor/Owner
Performance Sports Medical Center
Greenwood Village, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Provided manual therapies such as spinal manipulation, massage therapy, and other soft tissue techniques.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding licensure requirements for chiropractors.
- Created educational materials such as brochures or pamphlets on chiropractic topics to distribute to patients during their visits.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote the practice's services.
- Attended seminars or conferences related to chiropractic medicine in order to stay abreast of new developments in the field.
- Reviewed clinic performance metrics utilizing statistical analysis to evaluate clinic procedure and marketing effectiveness.
- Recruited, trained and mentored staff members on clinic policies and procedures, patient interaction and innovations in chiropractic medicine.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients to diagnose musculoskeletal issues.
- Maintained detailed records of patient history, diagnosis, treatments performed, progress notes, and recommendations for future care.
Lead Chiropractor
Mountain View Pain Center
Centennial, CO
10.2012 - 05.2018
- Performed manual adjustments of the spine, extremities, and other joints to correct imbalances in the musculoskeletal system.
- Conducted physical examinations to diagnose chiropractic issues.
- Developed and implemented patient treatment plans based on individual needs.
- Provided patients with education regarding self-care techniques, exercise programs, nutrition advice, and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress in electronic medical record systems.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, and massage therapists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated staff members on chiropractic principles and practices.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable state laws governing chiropractic practice.
- Arranged diagnostic x-ray procedures to determine cause of condition, symptom or complaint.
Utilization Review Specialist
CID Management
San Francisco, CA
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Developed clinical pathways and protocols to ensure quality of care and utilization of resources.
- Assessed patient's health needs and identified potential risk areas through review of records and interviews with providers.
- Conducted concurrent reviews to monitor the ongoing appropriateness of services provided to members.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, case managers, discharge planners, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop a comprehensive plan of care within specified guidelines.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases or those requiring an alternative treatment plan or continued stay evaluation.
- Reviewed appeals from providers regarding denied admissions or services according to organizational standards and procedures.
- Performed retrospective reviews for post-acute services such as home health, skilled nursing facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers.
- Evaluated requests for experimental and investigational treatments per applicable state regulations.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing healthcare operations.
- Utilized decision support tools such as diagnostic coding software programs to accurately assess data elements necessary for determining eligibility criteria.
- Conducted complex research, review and analysis of medical records, treatment plans and claim information.
- Referred cases to secondary review for failure to meet criteria.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Palmer College of Chiropractic
San Jose, CA03-2012
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05-2009
Skills
- Diagnostics abilities
- Patient Relations
- Patient Records Management
- Injury support
- Diversified adjusting technique, Drop Table technique
- Patient examinations
- Office Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
- X-ray interpretation
- Business Development
- Nutritional counseling
- Inventory Oversight
- Clinic Administration
- Staff Development and Mentorship
Certification
- Dry Needling Level 1
- SFMA certified
- CPR Emergency first responder
- Physical Therpy National Board Certified through NBCE
Affiliations
Enjoy reading everything I can about business entrepreneurship, finance, and what's happening the healthcare world in all arenas. I love to play ice hockey, golf, cycle/mountain bike and anything the Colorado outdoors has to offer.
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chiropractor/Owner
Performance Sports Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Lead Chiropractor
Mountain View Pain Center
10.2012 - 05.2018
Utilization Review Specialist
CID Management
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Dry Needling Level 1
- SFMA certified
- CPR Emergency first responder
- Physical Therpy National Board Certified through NBCE
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
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