Tyler Wood

  • Chiropractor
  • Baton Rouge, LA, USA
  • Mar 30, 2025
Full Time Associate

Personal Summary

I am a dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in chiropractic medicine, patient support, and healthcare education. My career has been driven by a passion for improving patient outcomes and fostering strong relationships with both patients and healthcare teams. I am committed to continuous learning and applying my skills to enhance patient care and support within the healthcare system.

Skills

  • Patient care and support
  • Healthcare education and training
  • Chiropractic treatment and diagnosis
  • Healthcare system navigation
  • Compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Utilization review

Licenses and certifications

  • Chiropractic Physician - Louisiana
  • Dry needling

Awards and achievements

  • Volunteer work with various AIDS foundations and community health initiatives

Work Experience

Patient Support Specialist
Jan 2024 - Present CareSouth Medical and Dental

Work collaboratively with primary care and other staff to identify newly diagnosed clients or clients re-entering care who can benefit from peer support. Provide health education, support clients in navigating the healthcare system, and promote medical and treatment adherence.

Technical Director
Jul 2023 - Aug 2024 Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank

Maintained a comprehensive training program, ensured compliance with FDA and Eye Banking Association guidelines, and established cooperative relationships with healthcare providers.

Patient Navigator/Trainer
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021 Open Health Care Clinic/HARRT

Provided support to newly diagnosed HIV patients, assisted with appointment scheduling, and promoted adherence to treatment. Identified barriers to care and coordinated with clinical teams.

Chiropractor/Clinic Director
Jul 2011 - Sep 2020 Active Health Chiropractic

Managed clinic operations, mentored staff, and developed treatment plans. Established trusting relationships with patients and performed patient education.

Allied Health Adjunct Instructor
Mar 2013 - Aug 2017 Fortis College

Instructed students in Anatomy, Physiology, and X-ray Physics. Assisted in curriculum development and managed student externships.

Utilization Reviewer
Oct 2010 - May 2012 CID Management

Conducted utilization reviews for workers' compensation cases, ensuring compliance with state guidelines and creating reports on case outcomes.

Chiropractor
Jan 2010 - Feb 2011 Renfro Chiropractic

Covered for a doctor on disability, performed treatments, and provided patient education.

Chiropractor
Jan 2010 - Feb 2011 ActivBody Physical Therapy

Collaborated with physical therapists to integrate chiropractic and physical therapy services, developed treatment plans, and performed patient education.

Training Coordinator - Claims
Jan 1999 - Jul 2006 SelectHealth

Developed and executed department trainings, audited claims processors, and implemented new systems and procedures to improve business practices.

Education

Doctorate - Chiropractic Medicine
- Jan 2009 Southern California University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Medicine
University of Utah