A Week in Dr. Kaitlyn Connors' Schedule
A healthy work-life balance is a key ingredient in maintaining a successful career as a chiropractor. Dr. Kaitlyn Connors, a 2013 Northeast alumna, is a board-certified international chiropractic sports physician who owns her own private practice and is also an on-staff physician at a large multidisciplinary practice. She has worked with numerous Olympic and U.S. National team members as a staff chiropractor and was awarded the 2018 Young Professional of the Year Award for the Greater Wilkes Barre, PA, area.
So what does Dr. Connors' schedule look like?
Mon / Wed / Fri @ Multidisciplinary Practice.
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Check appointments
- Highlight new patients
- See up to 15 patients before lunch
- Review notes
Types of Patients: "I see lots of motor vehicle accidents and personal injury cases at the multidisciplinary practice, so appointments tend to be longer than usual."
Best Part of Your Morning: "Seeing patients first thing in the morning is super rewarding. It's the best way to start my day."
1 - 4:30 p.m.
- See up to 20 patients after lunch
- Review notes
- Organize work space for next day
"I've realized more and more throughout my career how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance. It helps me be a better doctor.
5 - 8 p.m.
- Softball practice
- Personal time
- Review tomorrow's appointments
TUES / THUR @ Private Practice.
7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Review appointments
- Check insurances, copays and pre-authorizations
- See up to 30 patients before lunch
- Review notes
Types of Patients: "My private practice is a sports injury practice, so I see lots of sports injuries from high school and college athletes. I coach high school field hockey and help out at college football and basketball games, too."
Best Part of Your Morning: "I was a student athlete in high school and college. I know what it's like to be passionate about athletics. It's great to be able to help other athletes deal with pain and then watch them get back on the field or court."
1 - 3 p.m.
- See up to 20 patients after lunch\
- Close office at 3 p.m. to coach field hockey
3 - 5 p.m.
- Coach high school field hockey team
5:30 - 7 p.m.
- See evening patients
- Review notes
- Organize & clean patient rooms
- Close office
8 - 10 p.m.
- Personal time
- Review tomorrow's appointments
Dr. Connor's Scheduleing Tip: Block Schedule.
"As a new chiropractor, you won't want to turn patients away. You need the clients. But this means you're allowing your patients to dictate your schedule. While it's great that you're busy, a schedule that's controlled by your patients can make your day more stressful than it needs to be. I learned to use block scheduling, so I can control when my patients see me."
How it Works: "Schedule a solid 2-3 hours of time non-stop to see patients, instead of spacing people throughout the day. I like to block schedule my appointments by morning and afternoon."
Bonus Tip: "A few times each week, keep open a block of early morning and evening hours to accommodate your before- and after-work patients."