Lauren Cortjens, DC, QME, CCSP

Experience

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  Georgia Sports Chiropractic

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  Clinic Director

  During my time at Georgia Sports Chiropractic, I diagnosed musculoskeletal and spine disorders, recommended treatment plans and gave referrals, performed corrective adjustments, and developed pain management and self-treatment regimens. I also negotiated higher insurance billing rates and increased workflow efficiency, while meeting filing and appeal deadlines with accurate medical coding and HIPPA compliant patient records. I also delivered presentations, counseled patients, advocated and referred clients for specialized support services, resulting in enhanced customer engagement and satisfaction. Show less

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  1st Choice Sports Rehab Center

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  Clinic Director

  As Clinic director and practitioner, I managed daily operations, oversaw accounting, finance, HR, and marketing, exceeded revenue goals by 42%, while ensuring medical quality assurance and compliance standards were met. I also oversaw multi-disciplinary clinical team, treated patients, coached new employees on policies, medical innovation, and patient communication. As an effective public communicator, I delivered healthcare presentations, surpassing customer recruitment and engagement goals by 50% Show less

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  SPORTS PERFORMANCE CONCEPTS, LLC

  Mar 2014 - now

  Founder

  As a practice manager and owner, I treat patients, maintain daily schedules, implement treatment plans, programs, and suggestions, evaluate the need for alternative care, negotiate with insurance companies for reimbursement rates, and manage all administrative duties including, but not limited to, budgeting, bookkeeping, patient communication, and tenant relations. I started Sports Performance concepts in 2012 from ground zero and have seen a 28% growth each year since.

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  On-Site First Aid Solutions

  Jun 2019 - now

  On Site First Aid and safety management

  Utilizing my skills as a Chiropractic Sports Practitioner and soft tissue specialist, I evaluate industrial based workers for bodily injury and the need for specific soft tissue treatment in the rehabilitation and prevention of industrial related complaints. I maintain the patient schedule, communicate with the safety management team, and refer to other practitioners if the need for care outside of my scope of contract arises.

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  California Department of Workers Compensation

  Nov 2022 - now

  Qualified Medical Evaluator

  As a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) and Industrial Injury Evaluator (IIE) for the state of California, I review medical records, determine the best course of action for evaluation, meet with and evaluate the physical needs, deficits, and orthopedic injuries that have been claimed on in a workers compensation case. Using this data, I write a detailed report to determine a causation of injury, impairment rating, work restrictions of the applicant, and the need for further care or evaluation by other qualified medical examiners Show less