Patient Care Assistant

Jonathon Ross Shapland, D.C.

**** ***** *** *****, **** Harbor, FL 34684 *Home 813-***-**** *Cell 813-***-**** **************@*****.***

July, 2017

To whom it may concern,

Thank you for your time. I am writing to apply for a position as an associate clinician at your Chiropractic practice.

As a graduate from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, I believe I am an excellent fit for an associate position in the field of Chiropractic medicine. I look forward to the chance to show you how my educational background and other experience have prepared me to make an immediate contribution to your practice.

At Palmer College of Chiropractic and while working at West Pasco Spine and Injury, I learned a number of key skills that will enable me to thrive in this job, particularly providing excellent patient care including thorough personal injury knowledge, performing examinations, taking and interpreting radiographs, passive and active care, therapeutic exercises, nutritional advisement, and chiropractic adjustments. I have also refined my critical thinking and analytical skills, and have learned how to effectively meet deadlines, and work with various types of people to complete projects and tasks. I pride myself on being a quick learner and feel confident that I can quickly acquire any new skills I’ll need to succeed in this profession.

I am extremely energetic and enthusiastic about this position, and am ready to start making a meaningful contribution as soon as possible. Having come from a chiropractic family, I have had the benefit of being around chiropractic medicine for over twenty years. Furthermore, I am eager to provide the tools necessary to provide outstanding evidence-based knowledge and assist patients with exceptional overall care. I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing back from you soon.

If you have any further inquiries please contact me at 813-***-**** or email *************@*****.***. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jonathon Shapland, D.C.

Jonathon Ross Shapland, D.C.

4037 Bluff Oak Court, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 *Home 813-***-**** *Cell 813-***-**** **************@*****.***

Objectives

To obtain a position as a physician in the field of Chiropractic medicine.

Skills

Possess extensive knowledge of the information and techniques to diagnose and treat human disease, injuries, and deformities.

Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for treating rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.

Proficient in chirotouch, chirowrite, hand written notes, initial reports, and final narratives.

Excellent knowledge of health and physical/therapeutic exercises.

Ability to think and work independently with great interpersonal skills.

Excellent communicator with good management and organizational skills.

Well versed in diversified, Thompson, activator, and gonstead adjusting techniques as well as flexion/distraction, spinal decompression, and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization.

Work History

Chiropractic Physician, 06/2017 - present

Florida Spine and Medical Center – Clearwater, FL

Specialized in personal injury. Treated patients with exceptional patient care, including physical examinations, taking and interpreting radiographs, delivering DME, soft tissue mobilization, flexion/distraction, and both active and passive care, any outside referrals necessary, and chiropractic adjustments. Proficient in initial exams, daily SOAP notes, and final narratives.

Chiropractic Physician, 10/2016 – 06/2017

West Pasco Spine and Injury –New Port Richey, FL

Specialized in personal injury. Treated patients with exceptional patient care, including physical examinations, taking and interpreting radiographs, delivering DME, soft tissue mobilization, flexion/distraction, and both active and passive care, any outside referrals necessary, and chiropractic adjustments. Proficient in initial exams, daily SOAP notes, and final narratives.

Chiropractic Physician, 06/2017 – Present

Wolstein Chiropractic and Sports Injuries Center – Palm Harbor, FL

Specialized in personal injury. Treated patients with exceptional patient care, including physical examinations, taking and interpreting radiographs, delivering DME, soft tissue mobilization, flexion/distraction, and both active and passive care, any outside referrals necessary, and chiropractic adjustments. Proficient in initial exams, daily SOAP notes, and final narratives.

Chiropractic Assistant, 06/2016 – 10/2016

Wolstein Chiropractic and Sports Injuries Center – Palm Harbor, FL

Assisted the Doctor with patient care, including patient history, physical examinations, and radiographs. Assisted with active and passive care. Documented procedures into patient files.

Chiropractic Assistant, 06/2016 – 09/2016

Baywest Health and Rehab – New Port Richey, FL

Assisted the Doctor with patient care, including patient history, physical examinations, and radiographs. Documented procedures into patient files.

Preceptorship/Internship, 04/2016 – 06/2016

Wolstein Chiropractic and Sports Injuries Center – Palm Harbor, FL

Assisted the Doctor with patient care, including patient history, physical examinations, and radiographs. Assisted with active and passive care. Documented procedures into patient files.

Student Clinic Intern, 06/2015 – 03/2016

Palmer College of Chiropractic Outpatient Clinic – Port Orange, FL

Treated patients with exceptional patient care, including physical examinations, taking and interpreting radiographs, soft tissue mobilization, kinesiotaping, both active and passive care, any outside referrals necessary, and chiropractic adjustments.

Education

Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C. – Chiropractic Medicine, 2016

Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus – Port Orange, FL

Bachelor of Arts – Sociology, 2011

Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton, FL

Associate of Arts – General Studies, 2003

Saint Petersburg College – Clearwater, FL

Licenses

License to practice Chiropractic medicine in the state of Florida

Professional Affiliations

American Chiropractic Association – 2013

Florida Chiropractic Association – 2015

References

Dr. Shane Carter, D.C. Director of Clinics. Palmer College of Chiropractic FL.

4705 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange, FL 32129. 386-***-****.

Dr. Adam Sergent, D.C. Module Doctor for Clinics. Palmer College of Chiropractic FL.

4705 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange, FL 32129. 904-***-****.

Dr. Scott Coletti, D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic. Baywest Health and Rehab, LLC.

5633 State Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653. 727-***-****.

Dr. Karen Wolstein, D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic. Wolstein Chiropractic and Sports Injury Centers. 32976 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. 727-***-****.

Dr. Kimberly Bender, D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic. Bender Chiropractic Clinics.

321 Indian Rocks Rd., North Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770. 727-***-****.

Dr. Greg Yingling, D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic. Florida Chiropractic Clinics.

5290 Seminole Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33708. 727-***-****

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