EDUCATION:

• Parker College of Chiropractic: 1991-1994, Doctor of Chiropractic Degree 1994 
• NNorthlake College: Pre-Medical studies – 1990-1991 
• University of Texas at Arlington: Business Administration / Marketing - 1988-1990
• Tarrant County Community College: Associate in Arts Degree 1988

POST GRADUATE EDUCATION:

• Texas License to practice Chiropractic – 1997 current status – active / good standing

• Oklahoma License to practice Chiropractic – 1994 current status – inactive / good standing

• 100 hours- Rehabilitation Diplomat Program – Parker College 1997-1998

• Texas Workers Compensation Commission Designated Doctor-1997-2001 third edition

• Texas Workers Compensation Commission Designated Doctor – 2001-2003 fourth edition

• 50 hours – Provider Resource / Provider law Participant – 2001-2003

• 36 hour – Certified Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Participant – 1999 /2004

• Practice Management / Consultant Training Participant: Esteb, Pinnicle, Gibson and Parker

OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Healthfirst Injury Recovery Services, Inc.: 2004-present: Owner.

Occupational Scope: Functional Capacity Evaluation, Work Conditioning, Work Hardening and Chronic Pain Management services for the medical, chiropractic and orthopedic community of San Antonio. 

Michael Smith Consulting Services, Inc.: 2004 – present: Owner.

Occupational Scope: To provide consulting services in Texas to medical entities in the areas of quality control, marketing, CARF accreditation, pre-authorization and medical dispute and clinic valuation. 

Physician Management Services: 2002- 2004: Chief Officer of Operations

Occupational Scope: To provide the highest quality healthcare possible within the following outpatient occupational rehabs: Injury 1 Treatment Center (Waco) and Buena Vista Workskills (San Antonio).  To meet state, federal and CARF requirements with respect to license, safety, staffing and patient identification and appropriateness for treatment.  To effectively create and maintain working relationships within the legal and medical community.  To establish an effective and efficient advertising / marketing program.  To serve as an expert medical witness in court in the case of a dispute in which the insurance has refused to reimburse payment for medical services.  Services included – functional capacity evaluations, work conditioning, work hardening chronic pain management, individual psychological services, passive modalities and active exercises.

Rehab 2112: 1999-2002
Position: Director of Rehabilitation

Occupational Scope: To provide the highest quality healthcare possible within the following outpatient occupational rehabs: Rehab 2112 (Dallas, Arlington, San Antonio and Houston).  To meet state, federal and CARF requirements with respect to license, safety, staffing and patient identification and appropriateness for treatment.  To effectively create and maintain working relationships within the medical community.  To serve as an expert witness in court in the case of a dispute in which the insurance has refused to reimburse payment for medical services.  Services included – functional capacity evaluations, impairment ratings, work conditioning, work hardening, individual psychological services, passive modalities, active exercises and aquatics.

Dove Rehab: 1997-1999
Position: Administrator

Occupational Scope: To provide the highest quality healthcare possible within the following outpatient occupational rehab: Dove Rehab (Dallas).  To meet state and federal requirements with respect to license, safety, staffing and patient identification and appropriateness for treatment.  To effectively create and maintain working relationships within the medical community.  Services included – functional capacity examinations, impairment ratings, work conditioning, work hardening, individual psychological services, chiropractic, passive modalities, active exercises and aquatics.

Private Practice: 1996-1997
Position: Doctor of Chiropractic

Occupational Scope: To provide the highest quality healthcare possible within a private practice environment.  Services included - chiropractic, passive modalities and active exercises for private pay, PPO insurance and auto accident patients.

Anderson Chiropractic: 1995-1996
Position: Doctor of Chiropractic Associate

Occupational Scope: To provide the highest quality healthcare possible within a private practice environment.  Services included – chiropractic, passive modalities and active exercises for private pay, PPO insurance and auto accident patients.

Private Practice: 1994-1995
Position: Doctor of Chiropractic