Medical Health

ROBERT ERIC HOCHFELDER, D.C.

**** ** *** **

Miami, FL 33157

Phone: 305-***-****

Fax: 305-***-****

E-mail: *********@***.***

U.S. Citizen Veteran's preference: N/A

SSN: xxx-xx-9692 SV-1802-G, 09/2007 - Present

CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN

Patient-focused chiropractic doctor licensed and board certified in the

State of Florida. More than 25 years of clinical experience, including

providing care in collaborative, co-management teams to provide a thorough

and optimal treatment and care environment. Exhibit professional and

engaging demeanor; work with integrity, empathy, and compassion. Skilled at

ordering and interpreting x-rays and digital diagnostic imaging, as well as

laboratory tests, to discern underlying health issues. More than once have

identified life-threatening illnesses through routine examinations, and

referred patient for treatment that mitigated severity of disease. Trained

in Basic Life Support (BLS) measures.

Interpret and apply state and federal regulations; provide regulatory

oversight for clinics. Experienced in laboratory testing and medical

investigation; knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and

techniques to analyze and interpret data, identify health status (clinical

laboratory medicine), collect and prepare samples, and document test

conclusions. Possess expert written and oral communication skills. Obtained

exposure in research and teaching environments. Able to work flexible or

extended schedules. Outstanding work ethic; work effectively in pressured

or time-sensitive environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN/MEDICAL DIRECTOR January 1989-June 2013

Self-employed Salary: $70,000

175 Fontainebleau Blvd, Suite 2-G3, Miami, FL, 33172 40hours per week

Supervisor: N/A

DEMONSTRATES PROFESSIONALISM IN DELIVERING QUALITY PATIENT CARE. Practice

clinical chiropractic medicine, overseeing treatment plans for 150

simultaneous patients using rehabilitative treatment to include

chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy, nutritional therapy,

acupuncture, and other therapeutic modalities. Perform standard

manipulation and soft tissue procedures, providing care appropriate to the

age of patients served. Familiar with chiropractic care provided for

patients utilizing prosthetic limbs. Able to provide Basic Life Support

(BLS) response in clinical setting.

DEVELOP PLANS OF CARE AND ADMINISTER TREATMENT to patients. Apply sound

judgment and arrive at accurate conclusions and diagnoses. Provide

effective patient care to include manual and mechanical chiropractic

manipulation techniques to spine and extremities, support taping

(kinesiotape) to spinal and extraspinal structures for support and

rehabilitation outcomes, electro-acupuncture, needle acupuncture, laser

acupuncture, moxibustion, auricular therapy, dermal cupping technique and

tapping needle techniques. Provide physical therapy including hot packs,

ice, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and traction. Utilize

functional nutrition therapy and therapeutic exercises including active and

passive therapeutic stretching, theraband resistance exercise, activities

of daily living, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques.

Give patient consultations regarding wellness and disease prevention. Act

according to ethical standards.

CONVENE AS NECESSARY WITH SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS, contracted providers and

community healthcare providers to develop a collaborative partnership for

patient care. Work independently and on contract to larger, health care

centers operating in a staff model setting whereby routine medical and

ancillary health care are provided in one location and orchestrated by a

primary care physician. Serve as referring physician when necessary,

diagnosing symptoms and identifying appropriate follow up examination.

Worked at CAC-Ramsey (now CAC-Florida Medical Centers), one of Florida's

largest health care providers with eleven full service, multi-specialty

medical centers.

PERFORM COMPLETE AND THOROUGH PATIENT EXAMINATIONS. Gather information on

past and present health status, medical and surgical history. Determine

extent of injury and medical necessity of referral if clinically warranted.

Systematically obtain patient information through various laboratory and

diagnostic testing procedures. Review and interpret radiology reports, as

well as raw medical images. Order tests and interpret results of laboratory

analysis, x-ray, Computed Tomography (CT) scan, Magnetic resonance imaging

(MRI) and needle EMG studies. Perform comprehensive systemic, orthopedic

and neurologic evaluation.

ENSURE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL CARE. Re-assess and revise plan

of care to meet changing needs of patient. Incorporate research and

evidence-based healthcare findings into practice. Treatment results are

closely monitored to attain most efficient and cost-effective outcome.

USE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS to communicate with patients and other practitioners

and to effectuate clinic billing processes. Familiar with electronic

medical record systems and the integration of related processes into

patient care in a full-service, integrated setting. Prepare reports of

findings from evaluation results and discuss with patient. Devise and

initiate plans of treatment. Generate reports to determine clinical status

and communicate with other doctors and healthcare providers. Possess

excellent written communication skills. Clearly, concisely and accurately

convey important medical, nutritional, rehabilitative and health

information.

PROVIDE PATIENT INSTRUCTION AND FORMAL TRAINING CLASSES to support an

integrated environment of informative learning and continuous improvement.

Certified Monitor in the State of Florida, providing instruction and

development to other doctors. In early part of career, participated in

research activities at Life Chiropractic School.SUPERVISE 5 CLINICAL/OFFICE

STAFF AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE to therapists, other doctors and clinic owners.

Coach and encourage employees and provide performance feedback. Promote

team work. Offer suggestions for dispute/conflict resolution. Promote and

exhibit principals of equal employment opportunity (EEO). Demonstrate team

commitment by rotating with other providers as needed, working off-hour and

weekend shifts, as well as holidays, as priorities demand.

Provide REGULATORY OVERSIGHT in clinical setting. Ensure all operations are

run legally and in compliance with laws, practices and procedures. Check

licenses, monitor contracts, review billing and office procedures and

protocols. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory

organizations and professional organizations.

ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Conduct patient interviews; obtain data

from other healthcare professionals; convey critical information to

patients. Collaborate daily with other doctors and therapists. Regularly

engage in cross-discipline communication, reporting updates and making

recommendations to medical staff and other multidisciplinary professionals.

Address individuals, small groups and large groups with health and wellness

presentations. Prepare and present material at community education events.

Possess excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrate expertise in written

communication including report writing for legal proceedings (forensic),

clinical practice, regulatory agencies and other professionals. Highly

accurate and attentive to detail.

Key accomplishments:

Recognized with appreciation for participation in Dade County School System

teacher health fair. Together with various specialists (surgeons,

podiatrists, etc.) engaged in health and wellness presentations and

demonstrations. Talked to participants about health benefits of

chiropractic.

Earned several appreciation awards as a State of Florida examiner.

Served as Medical Director for four diagnostic and treatment clinics,

ensuring regulatory compliance and educating staff on policy and procedures

to effectuate same.

INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EVALUATOR/PEER REVIEW PHYSICIAN January 1993-

December 2006

Self-employed Salary: included in above

State of Florida up to 20 hours per week

Supervisor: N/A

ANALYZED MEDICAL RECORDS of other physicians to determine presence of

inaccuracies and if standardized protocols and procedures were followed.

Performed Independent Medical Evaluations (IME) and Peer Medical Record

Reviews at the request of Insurance Companies to determine medical

necessity of continued care.

INSPECTED AND EXAMINED PHYSICAL FACTORS of individual patients to determine

abnormalities as part of IME process. Gathered medical history information

and performed in-depth physical exam and complete systems evaluation.

Performed neurological (central and peripheral nervous systems) evaluation

and record results; measured orthopedic ranges of motion using inclinometry

and goniometry, then comparing with standard normative values according to

American Medical Association (AMA) guides for impairment rating. Drew

medical conclusions and provided opinion on level of abnormality present.

DRAFTED ADVISORY REPORTS which included history, physical evaluation,

medical record review and opinion to support my findings and

recommendations. These reports were used in legal proceedings including

depositions, affidavits and courtroom evidence.

TESTIFIED AS EXPERT WITNESS in legal proceedings following IMEs. Thorough

knowledge of deposition and courtroom procedures related to giving

testimony. Consulted with counsel to prepare documents for legal action.

Reviewed case files and devised strategies.

Key accomplishments:

Performed approximately 6000 Independent Medical Evaluations and resultant

reports.

Analyzed 1000 peer medical records and generated related reports.

CONSULTANT January 1996-May 2006

Florida Department of Health - Medical Quality Assurance Salary: $30 per

hour

Miami, FL hours per week varied

Supervisor: N/A

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE OF board certification RULES AND REGULATIONS to

administer Florida State Board Examination to doctors seeking licensure in

Florida. Selected for exemplary practice record; must be free of

disciplinary actions.

DISCREPANCY REVIEW: Analyzed discrepancies that arose related to individual

practical examination performance between doctors who score the exam.

Exercised sound and careful judgment to resolve discrepant material, thus

protecting the state's credibility. Part of three-physician team to

evaluate tapes of examination procedure in question. Discussed errant

procedures and proper protocol; made decisions based upon scientific facts

or norms. Doctors who fail the exam are entitled to review of the corrected

exam-the purpose the review committee convenes. Further actions can include

a hearing before an Administrative Judge, meaning all review decisions must

be accurate in analysis and conclusion and able to stand up to judicial

review and expert testimony. Perform research to substantiate decisions;

follow fair and accurate processes.

EXAMINATION DEVELOPMENT: Perform substantial research to design new

examination questions for the question pool for future exams. Use

experience and analysis of diseases and conditions to devise simulated

scenarios to test applicants. Construct cases and paint clinical picture of

symptoms and patient presentation related to a particular disease or

condition. Devised simulations and correct answers that covered physical

examination procedures required for diagnosis (X-ray, laboratory, etc.) and

possible treatment plans.

FEDERAL WORK EXPERIENCE

SUPERVISORY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY OFFICER, SV-1802-G EOD - 09/ 2007-

November 2012

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Salary: $44,910

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 40 hours per week

Rock Springs/ Sweetwater Co. Airport (RKS)

Supervisor: TSM John Broome 307-***-****. Permission to contact.

SCREEN PASSENGERS independently, authoritatively and with sensitivity to

traveler needs and concerns. Detect and prevent the movement of prohibited

items or weapons. Procedures include walk through metal detection, hand

held metal detection, limited and bulk item, and full body pat down.

Perform X-ray inspections of personal property and possess full knowledge

of use and maintenance of technical equipment. Thoroughly inspect travel

documents such as passports, visas, naturalization documents and more, for

authenticity.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: Work on 3-5 officer team, each with a particular

function in the security net. Assign and coordinate individual officers'

tasks; ensure efficiency of the screening process by maintaining continuous

flow of passengers. Stock needed supplies for security equipment and

personnel. Oversee officers' duty transitions. Assist in conflict

resolution of personnel and/or passengers. Coordinate break times to flow

efficiently with and complementary to security duties. Encourage officers

to visit their continual online learning course work to remain abreast of

recent updates or changes regarding terror threats.

OPERATE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT including: Dual Scan and Primary

Whole Body Image security equipment; ETD ITEMISER machine used to detect

trace explosives; perform EDS calibration and image testing prior to

screening bags; Start and test ETD machines; and perform daily shift

calibrations. Perform basic repairs on EDT to get the machine back online;

perform calibration of X-Ray machine and walk through metal detector.

COMMUNICATE CLEARLY AND CONFIDENTLY to convey screening instructions to

passengers. Use interpersonal and listening skills to resolve conflicts and

correct misunderstandings. Regularly resolve passenger conflicts related to

prohibited items. Defuse heated situations and reduce secondary screenings

as a result.

PREPARE INCIDENT REPORTS, statements for supervisors, managers and law

enforcement officials. Ensure supervisors are aware of all ongoing

activities. Apply knowledge of TSA Sensitive Security Information policies

in preparation for courtroom testimony as key witness for the State.

INTERPRET AND APPLY FEDERAL, AGENCY, AND TSA POLICIES, processes and

procedures. Make effective and sound decisions to ensure regulatory

compliance. Institute immediate corrective measures in event of regulatory

violation.

RESPOND IMMEDIATELY TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. Take appropriate steps to

secure unauthorized weapons, potential hazardous materials and de-escalate

security breaches. Trained for quick and decisive response for "Code

Sierra" conditions in the event of potential terror attack or security

breach. Freeze and seal corridors, concourses and exits in accordance with

regulatory compliance in event of security breach.

Key accomplishments:

Received the Eagle Eye Award in 2007, presented by the Assistant Federal

Security Director (AFSD) at MIA for "exemplary professionalism in the

detection and prevention of a loaded P-32 handgun from entering into the

sterile concourse area and possibly aboard an aircraft."

Supervised 25 officers at MIA, a Category X airport, in the certification

process through instruction and investigation of passengers' documents at

checkpoints using the M.E.L.T. technique with black light and loop

equipment. Also supervised 30 new officer trainees during 40 hour on-the-

job training following Basic Officer Training; and 12 officers for

certification in Milliwave Detection (MWD)/ Whole Body Imaging technology.

Attained "Role Model of Excellence" status during 2009 Performance

Accountability and Standards System (PASS) assessment by supervisor. Scored

95 out of 100 maximum. Attained "Exceeds Standards" status on 2010 and 2011

PASS.

Completed 80 Basic Screener Training and Certification, November 2007.

Completed 40 hours on-the-job training in X-Ray analysis, full body pat

down techniques, hand held metal detection protocol, property inspection,

conflict resolution, evidence gathering for daily reports, and proper

handling and storage of Hazmat material.

EDUCATION

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC, 1988. Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles,

CA.

214 semester hours; 3.4 out of 4.0; cum laude

Relevant coursework included: Research Methodology, Public Health,

Serology, Clinical Lab Diagnosis, Toxicology, Pathology, Anatomy,

Physiology, Clinical Diagnosis, Clinical Lab Diagnosis, Neurophysiology,

Nutritional Chemistry, Microbiology, X-ray, Biochemistry, Histology,

Neurophysiology, Chiropractic Manipulative Techniques and Professional

Ethics.

DIPLOMATE OF ACUPUNCTURE, 2000. Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture

Shanghai, China.

Completed Fellowship at the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN PRE-MED, 1984. Miami Dade College, Miami, FL.

Major: Biology

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic (CH5984), Florida Department of Health,

1989

Certification in Phlebotomy, Florida Department of Health, 1989

Certification in Physical Therapy, Florida Department of Health, 1989

Certification in Manipulation under Anesthesia, New York Chiropractic

College, 1995

Certification in Acupuncture, Florida Department of Health, 2002

Certification and Maintenance - Improvised Explosive Devise Analysis

machine (Itemizer), TSA, 2007

Certification and Maintenance - GE EntryScan Explosive Trace Portal

Analysis machine, TSA, 2007

Certification - IMA (X-Ray) Analysis, TSA, 2007

Certification - Ticket/ Document Analysis (TDC), TSA, 2007

Certification - Hand Held Metal Detection/Full Body Pat Down Screening,

TSA, 2007

Current Florida driver's license

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Medicine

Complete regular Continuing Medical Education (CME). Topics have included:

Business/Practice Management, Florida Chiropractic Association Seminar -

Continuing Medical Education

Medicare Documentation, Florida Chiropractic Association

Risk Management, OUM Chiropractic Program (Malpractice)

Risk management, Florida Chiropractic Association

Health Insurance Protection and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance

education seminar

Disability and Impairment Rating-AMA Guides 5th Edition

Chiropractic Forensics

Radiology

Orthopedics

Clinical Nutrition

Rehabilitation

Neurology

Physical Therapy

Acupuncture

General Leadership Development

Professional Coaching, non-credit, Florida International University, 2007-

2008

Speech Communication/Public Speaking, 3 credit hours, Miami-Dade College,

1995.

Transportation Security Administration

Milliwave Detection (MWD)/ Whole body Image training and authorization, May

2009.

Certified on AT (Dual Screen) x-ray, June 2008.

Certified in document fraud analysis March 2008; appointed TDC (Document

Fraud Analysis) accessor by TSA training department in October 2008.

Management and Leadership courses, 10 hours, Online Learning Center,

Transportation Security Administration, Dec/Jan 2008.

Basic Screener Training (BST), 80 hours, Transportation Security

Administration-MIA, 2007.

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS

Cum Laude, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 1988

Certificate of Honor for Excellence in Scholarship, Cleveland Chiropractic

College.

Certificate of Honor for Clinical Excellence and Leadership, Cleveland

Chiropractic College.

Elected to, "Who's Who Among Student's in American Universities &

Colleges," 1988-1989

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Public Health Association (APHA) since 2008.

Florida Chiropractic Association (FCA) 2004, 2006 - Present.

International Academy of Medical Acupuncture (IAMA) since 2002

PRESENTATIONS

Chiropractic and Health - Ideal Health Network, Miami, FL, 2003. Health

Lecture Series - East Ridge Retirement Village. Miami, FL, 1992.

Effects of Aging on Health

Osteoporosis and Exercise

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish: Intermediate Level (Spoken)

Spanish: Beginner Level (Read)

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Toastmasters International, 1987-1988

Professional Coaching (Life and Business Coaching certificate, Florida

International University), 2007 - Present

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Camillus House, Medical Evaluations - Volunteer, Miami, FL, 1991.

Catholic Hospice, Patient Visitation, Miami, FL, 2007.

Flag Football League, First Aid Volunteer, Miami, FL, 2003.

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