Dr. Richard Fair D.C.
**** ****** ******* ** • Lake Mary, FL 32746
**.****@*******.***
Educational Background
Palmer College of Chiropractic (Port Orange, FL)
-Doctor of Chiropractic (Dec 2013)
West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV)
-B.S. Exercise Physiology / Minor in Aquatic Therapy (May 2009)
Clinical Experience
Chiropractic Associate Physician, Rivera Family Chiropractic Center, Deltona, FL, Jan 2024 - Present
●Associate clinic physician in a busy, high paced office setting
●Manage a caseload of 30-50 patient visits per day
●Oversee and direct office staff as needed to maintain office efficiency and workflow
●Take and review digital imaging and provide patient education with a report of findings
●Discuss and educate patients on outside test results (MRI/EMG)
●Work with pain management/orthopedic surgeons to comanage patient care when necessary
●Proficient in up to date EHR or electronic records
●Utilize a variety of chiropractic adjusting techniques: Diversified, Thompson, Activator/Instrument
●Provide active and passive rehab techniques, as well as several therapeutic modalities
●Experience with personal injury and workers’ compensation patients to rehabilitate to return to work in a timely manner
●Sales experience in at home equipment: cervical pillows, lumbar support brace, TENS units, Cryoderm/Biofreeze
Chiropractic Physician/Clinical Specialist, Orlando Injury and Health Center, Lake Mary, FL, July 2023 - Jan 2024
●Lead clinic Physician
●Performed neuromuscular, orthopedic, and sensory exams for chiropractic and neuropathy patients
●Provided patient education on peripheral neuropathy and providing individualized treatment programs to treat their condition
●Involved directly in sales of at home equipment and in-clinic treatment programs
●Proficient in up to date EHR or electronic medical records
●Utilized a variety of chiropractic adjusting techniques: Diversified, Thompson, Activator/Instrument
●Provided active and passive rehab techniques, as well as several therapeutic modalities
Chiropractic Associate Physician, Rivera Family Chiropractic Center, Deltona, FL, June 2014 - July 2023
●Associate clinic physician in a busy, high paced office setting
●Managed a caseload of 30-50 patient visits per day
●Took and reviewed imaging along with outside referrals as necessary
●Proficient in up to date EHR or electronic records
●Utilized a variety of chiropractic adjusting techniques: Diversified, Thompson, Activator/Instrument
●Provided active and passive rehab techniques, as well as several therapeutic modalities
●Experience with personal injury and workers’ compensation patients to rehabilitate to return to work in a timely manner
Chiropractic Intern, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL, Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
●Intern at the Palmer College of Chiropractic clinic to develop my skills in managing a caseload of patients and implementing therapeutic interventions and diagnosis
●Worked on an electronic records and billing system on a daily basis
●Developed familiarity with a variety of techniques and developed adjusting skills during my clinical experience
●Utilized active and passive rehab techniques, as well as therapeutic modalities
Chiropractic Intern Volunteer, Sports Council, Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
●Worked alongside Palmer clinicians and fellow student doctors to treat runners and athletes at several different sporting events/races in the Daytona Beach area
●Applied kinesiology tape and provided soft tissue treatment for runners and participants
Chiropractic Intern Volunteer, Fiji Clinic Abroad Trip, Fiji Islands, Sept 2013
●Worked alongside Palmer clinicians and fellow student doctors to treat underprivileged children in several different locations on the islands of Fiji over a two- week span
Related Experience
Exercise Physiologist, Summit Physical Therapy, Weirton, WV, May 2009 - July 2010
●Assisted physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with their specific care plan, for the treatment of patients, on a daily basis
●Communicated and built personal relationships with patients and colleagues
●Assisted patients with their individual care plan associated with a variety of diagnoses
●Recorded and tracked patient progression during each visit
●Exhibited time management and organizational skills by keeping patients on track and on time, to ensure efficient patient flow and smooth transition throughout each day
●Utilized the ultrasound and E-STIM modalities, along with rehabilitation equipment and exercises
Skills Summary
●Possess extensive knowledge in anatomy and medical terminology
●Exceptional diagnostic skills of the neuromuscular system with strong clinical judgement
●Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for treating neuromuscular conditions
●Ability to use various adjusting techniques (Diversified, Tompson drop, Activator/Impulse)
●Ability to maintain attention to detail and compassion in a fast paced work setting
●Excellent knowledge of modalities and rehab exercises to achieve optimal patient outcomes
●Ability to think and work independently with sound decision making
●Excellent communicator with management and organizational skills
●Extensive EHR records and billing experience
●Adaptability, flexibility, and problem solving
Certifications / Licensure:
●NBCE Parts I, II, III and IV
●NBCE Physiotherapy
●Electro Diagnostics Certificate Program (completed Dec 2012)
●American Red Cross-CPR/First Aid
●AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional
●Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
●Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Professional Affiliations:
●Palmer College of Chiropractic Sports Council
●American Red Cross-CPR/First Aid
●American Red Cross-Community Water Safety
●AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional
●Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program (AFYAP)
Recognitions and Achievements:
●President’s Volunteer Service Award
●WVU Achievement Award
●WVU Exercise Physiology Club
●Joan Bieberson-McDonald and Frank McDonald Scholarship
●Promise Scholarship
●Holy Resurrection Eastern Orthodox Church Scholarship