Dr. LaJa’via Benjamin
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Phone: 404-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
CURRICULM VITAE
EDUCATION
*/****-**/**** ***** College of Chiropractic-Doctor of Chiropractic 1/2003-12/2004 Logan College of Chiropractic-B.S. Life Sciences 1/2000-10/2002 Life University
1/1998-12/1998 University of Florida-M.A. Middle grades Science and Algebra 9/1993-12/1997 University of Florida-B.A. Middle grades Science and Algebra 6/1997-9/1997 Cambridge University, St. Catherine, England PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
1/2017-9/2023 Advanced Medical Treatment Centers, SW Miami – Clinical Director/Chiropractor
Duties: Clinical Directory of Chiropractic Department, Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Made sure necessary office equipment/supplies/stock was ordered/received, spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patients when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve.
4/2016-1/2017 Prime Medical & Rehab Ctr- Coral Gables, Chiropractor Duties: Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patient when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physician, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve. 10/2013-4/2016 Coverage Chiropractor, South Florida Duties: Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Took X-rays of Patients, Made Diagnosis Based on X-rays, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patient out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patient when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve. 9/2011-10/2013 West Dixie Chiropractic Ctr, North Miami, Chiropractor Duties: Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Took X-rays of Patients, Made Diagnosis Based on X-rays, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patienst with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patient when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve. 7/2011- 1/2013 Prime Medical, Miami, Chiropractor
Duties: Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Took X-rays of Patients, Made Diagnosis Based on X-rays, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patients when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve. 8/2010- 6/2011 Wellness MD, Boca Raton, Chiropractor Duties: Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Took X-rays of Patients, Made Diagnosis Based on X-rays, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patient when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve. 4/2010- 8/2010 Coverage Chiropractor, South Florida Duties: Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Took X-rays of Patients, Made Diagnosis Based on X-rays, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patients when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve. 10/2009-4/2010 Health South of Dade, Miami, Clinical Director/Chiropractor Duties: Clinical Directory of Chiropractic Department, Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Took X-rays of Patients, Made Diagnosis Based on X-rays, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Made sure necessary office equipment/supplies/stock was ordered/received, spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patients when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve. 2/2009- 4/2010 Health South All Broward, Ft. Lauderdale, Clinical Director/Chiropractor
Duties: Clinical Directory of Chiropractic Department, Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Took X-rays of Patients, Made Diagnosis Based on X-rays, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Made sure necessary office equipment/supplies/stock was ordered/received, spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patients when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve. 4/2008- 1/2009 Coverage Chiropractor, South Florida (Full Time - 40+ Hrs/Wk) Duties: Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Took X-rays of Patients, Made Diagnosis Based on X-rays, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patients when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve. 2/2007- 6/2008 Opened Clinic-Oasis Family Chiropractic Center Inc., Atlanta, GA, Owner/Clinical Director/Chiropractor
Duties: Owner of Clinic, Clinical Directory, Completely ran every aspect of office, including billing department, marketing department, referral department, patient retention, department, volunteering department, meeting politicians, etc, Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Took X-rays of Patients, Made Diagnosis Based on X-rays, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Made sure necessary office equipment/supplies/stock was ordered/received, spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patients when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Gave Health Education Presentations to patients, Performed Health Screenings, Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve.
1/2006-10/2006 County Line Chiropractic, Chiropractor Duties: Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Presented patients with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patient out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patients when necessary based on images, Referred patients out to other physicians, Managed Office Staff in the Chiropractic Department. Gave Health Education Presentations to patients, Performed Health Screenings, Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Ensured that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve. 1/2005-11/2005 Champion Chiropractic, Plantation, FL Chiropractor (Full Time -40+ Hrs/Wk)
Duties: Managed Patients/Patient office Flow, Made Critical Office Decisions, Performed Exams, Wrote Initial Reports/Daily Patient Office Notes, Made Diagnosis, Present patient with report of findings for health, Created Musculo-therapy Treatment Plans with therapies necessary for patient health care, Adjusted Patients, Created Office Notes and Letters, Spoke with patient attorneys when the necessity arose, Referred patients out for images when necessary, Re-Diagnosed Patients when necessary based on images, Referreded patients out to other physicians, Gave Health Education Presentations to patients, Performed Health Screenings, Problem Solved/Put out flames that arose in office, Made sure that all patients received the golden/red carpet treatment which every patient deserve.
1/2004-12/2004 South Roads Chiropractic Clinic, St. Louis, MO, Chiropractic Intern in College
Duties: Exams, Diagnosis, Screenings, Gave Health Talk Presentations 1/2004-12/2004 St Patrick Chiropractic Clinic, St. Louis, MO, Chiropractic Intern in College,
Duties: Exams, Diagnosis, Screenings, Gave Health Talk Presentations 1/2004-12/2004 The Salvation Army, St. Louis, MO, Chiropractic Intern in College, Duties: Exams, Diagnosis, Screenings, Gave Health Talk Presentations 3/1999-8/2000 Dekalb County Public Schools, Science/Algebra teacher, Atlanta, GA 1/1997-11/1997 Alachua County Public Schools, Lincoln Middle School, School Intern in College
LICENSURE
Florida, Georgia, Therapy Modalities Certification TECHNIQUE AND SKILLS
• Diversified Extremities
• Thompson Active Release Technique (A.R.T.)
• Cox Flexion/Distraction Proficient in Radiology
• Toggle Nutrition/Exercise Training
• Gonstead Motion Palpation
• Activator Logan Basic
Dr. LaJa’via Benjamin
220 SE 11th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Phone: 404-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
CURRICULM VITAE
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
6/2007 Northlake Public Library, Diabetes, Nutrition, Exercise 12/2005 Sheridan Hills Elementary Schools, Hollywood, FL 8/2005 Teach Them To Read Community School, Pembroke Pines, FL 7/2005 Harvest Time Church, Pembroke Pines, FL
6/2005 Florida Memorial University, Miami FL
5/2005 Miramar Retirement Home, Miramar, FL
7/2004 St. Louis Insurance Group, St. Louis, MO
6/2004 The Salvation Army, St. Louis, MO
VOLUNTEER
9/2014- 4/2016 Big Brother Big Sister
7/2007 Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Walkathon, GA
3/2007 March of Dimes, Walkathon, GA
2/2007 Midvale Elementary, Tucker, GA
12/2005 Sheridan Hills Elementary, Holiday store for children 10/2005 Flamingo Road Church of God Run, Davie, FL 9/2005 Sickle Cell Run, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
7/2005 Publix Family Day Run, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
6/2005 Pro Bass Kids Day, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
4/2004 Qualifying rounds for Olympic Female Marathon, St. Louis, MO, Stretched runners as they crossed finish line
AWARDS AND HONORS
1993 Full Academic Scholarship to the University of Florida 1993 Rotary Club Scholarship
1993 Kiwanis Club Scholarship
1993 Amocco Scholarship
1993 Hollywood Hills High Scholarship
1992 Youth Leadership of Broward