Professional Resume Template for
Doctor of Chiropractic
Alaina R. Thorne, DC
Atlanta, GA
(404) 555-0187
alaina.thorne@email.com
linkedin.com/in/alaina-thorne-dc | thornespine.com
Professional Summary
Patient-centered Doctor of Chiropractic with 6 years of clinical practice specializing in spinal manipulation, functional rehabilitation, and computerized diagnostic assessments. Proven track record managing caseloads of 135+ patient visits weekly, achieving a 95% patient compliance rate with active rehab plans, and reducing average recovery times for acute lumbar issues by 30%. Proficient in Diversified, Gonstead, Thompson Drop, and Activator techniques, alongside EMR systems including Jane App and ChiroTouch to maintain 100% compliance with SOAP note documentation and Medicare guidelines.
Work Experience
Doctor of Chiropractic — Peachtree Chiropractic & Wellness
Atlanta, GA | January 2023 – Present
- Delivered chiropractic care and manual adjustments to an active caseload of 135+ patients weekly, utilizing Diversified, Gonstead, and Thompson Drop techniques to address acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
- Designed and implemented customized active rehab protocols, resulting in a 95% treatment plan compliance rate and reducing average recovery duration for lumbar disc pathologies from 8 weeks to 5.5 weeks.
- Supervised 3 chiropractic assistants and integrated Jane App EMR, reducing patient intake processing time by 20% and improving scheduling efficiency to increase weekly patient capacity by 15%.
- Established a clinical spinal decompression program using Triton tables, resulting in a 43% reduction in self-reported pain levels for 90+ patients diagnosed with herniated discs over a 6-month period.
Associate Chiropractor — Buckhead Spine & Rehabilitation
Atlanta, GA | June 2020 – December 2022
- Conducted comprehensive neuromusculoskeletal evaluations, digital orthopedic X-ray examinations, and posture analysis for 550+ new patients, establishing targeted care pathways.
- Administered Activator Methods and soft-tissue therapies (IASTM/Graston), successfully returning 86% of injured local athletes and fitness clients to full sport activity within 3 weeks of initial consult.
- Coordinated with 4 local physical therapy clinics to establish an interdisciplinary referral program, expanding the clinic's patient network and generating 35+ new qualified patient referrals annually.
- Authored and managed 2,500+ patient SOAP charts using ChiroTouch EMR software, ensuring complete adherence to HIPAA and insurance compliance codes with a 0% error rate across 2 external practice audits.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)
Life University · Marietta, GA · 2020
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA · 2016
Skills
Spinal adjustment, Diversified Technique, Gonstead Technique, Thompson Drop Technique, Activator Methods, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Digital X-ray interpretation, Posture analysis, Pediatric & Prenatal care (Webster Technique), Patient education, Jane App, ChiroTouch, SOAP note documentation, Medicare compliance, Orthopedic testing, Physical rehabilitation
Projects
Community Ergonomic Outreach Campaign
Role: Wellness Director & Lead Speaker
Tools: Insight Subluxation Station, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Workspace
Delivered workplace ergonomic workshops for 4 regional corporate offices with 400+ total employees, leading to a 30% reduction in employee musculoskeletal pain complaints.
Clinic Digital Record System Transition
Role: Clinical Software Migration Lead
Tools: ChiroTouch, Jane App, MS Excel, PACS Imaging
Managed the migration of 3,800+ patient profiles and diagnostic images from a legacy server EMR to Jane App cloud platform, reducing weekly SOAP chart audit times by 18%.
Certifications
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Parts I-IV & Physiotherapy (2020)
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) (2022)
- Webster Technique Certification (ICPA) (2023)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Provided pro-bono chiropractic services at local community health fairs (2021-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
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$75,000
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$130,000
Avg:
$96,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of Doctors of Chiropractic in the United States is projected to grow by 10% from 2024 to 2034, which is significantly faster than the national average for all occupations. This growth is driven by the aging Baby Boomer cohort wishing to maintain active lifestyles and an increasing clinical preference for conservative, non-drug musculoskeletal therapies over prescription opioids or invasive surgeries. As insurance plans continue to expand chiropractic wellness coverages, clinics will require skilled providers capable of handling high-volume patient caseloads efficiently using modern EMR software.
10% growth over 10 years
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