Wade Clingan
Prattville ,AL
Summary
At First Choice Healthcare, I spearheaded clinic efficiency improvements and significantly enhanced patient wellness through nutritional and lifestyle counseling. Expert in spinal manipulation and patient education, I fostered strong patient relationships, contributing to a notable increase in practice clientele. My dedication to professional development and collaborative care underpins my ability to deliver exceptional results in chiropractic medicine.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chiropractic Physician
First Choice Healthcare
03.2000 - Current
- Enhanced overall patient wellness by offering nutritional advice and lifestyle recommendations.
- Assisted in organizing community outreach events to educate the public on the benefits of chiropractic care for overall health maintenance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses to maintain licensure requirements and stay current with advances in chiropractic medicine.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving overall clinic efficiency, including the implementation of new technologies and streamlined patient intake procedures.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient scheduling and record-keeping systems.
- Reduced patient recovery times through the implementation of comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
- Addressed complex cases by collaborating with other healthcare providers for co-management solutions tailored to individual patient needs.
- Mentored new staff members on best practices within the clinic environment, ensuring smooth transitions into their roles.
- Developed personalized exercise programs to supplement chiropractic treatments and promote long-term health benefits for patients.
- Maintained a high standard of patient care by staying up-to-date with the latest chiropractic research, techniques, and technologies.
- Educated patients on proper posture and ergonomics to prevent future injuries or discomfort.
- Improved patient mobility with targeted spinal adjustments and manual therapy techniques.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering strong relationships between patients and the practice for increased retention rates.
- Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders using thorough examinations and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide optimal patient care and treatment plans.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with patients to track progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and reinforce ongoing commitment to their wellbeing.
- Expanded practice clientele through effective marketing strategies and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Conducted patient history reviews and physical, neurological and orthopedic examinations to assess conditions and present disorders.
- Counseled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions, and recovery.
- Diagnosed neuromusculoskeletal conditions and performed corrective adjustments.
- Evaluated functioning of neuromusculoskeletal system and spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
- Treated 300 patients weekly and accurately documented and maintained patient notes and charts.
- Assessed patients to identify musculoskeletal and spine disorders and developed therapeutic treatment plans to correct abnormalities.
- Advocated for specialized support devices to patients and pain management regimens to achieve recovery goals.
- Offered constructive criticism to grow staff quality and enhance care practices.
- Accessed and documented medical backgrounds and ordered diagnostic images to determine health problems.
Education
Doctor Of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Life University
Marietta, GASkills
- Soft tissue therapy
- Spinal manipulation
- Diversified Technique
- Neurological evaluation
- Gonstead Technique
- Joint mobilization
- Functional Movement Analysis
- Postural correction
- Orthopedic Assessment
- Rehabilitation Exercises
- Sacro-Occipital Technique
- Flexion-distraction technique
- Graston Technique
- Upper Cervical Specific
- Drop Table Technique
- Activator Methods
- Chiropractic Biophysics
- Extremity Adjusting
- Patient examinations
- Patient Communication
- Patient Education
Affiliations
American Chiropractic Association
Alabama State Board of Examinations
Certification
Alabama Chiropractic License
Athletic Evaluation and Adjusting
Pediatric Evaluation and Adjusting
Personal Injury Examination and Treatment
Therapeutic Therapy and Rehabilitation
Presidential Award (3x))
Timeline
Chiropractic Physician
First Choice Healthcare
03.2000 - Current
Doctor Of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Life University