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This article could not have come at a more perfect time. I recently had this conversation with a fellow PA and advised her against this practice. Luckily, we have administration here that will back her up in making the right decision.
By Shannon Heuts on Jul 23, 2011 at 9:47am
Keep it coming with the articles on PA practice….very helpful!
We used to have a designation of “Alternate Supervising Physicians” which, as I recall, was designed to include practice partners who may be available as supervisors if the primary was out of town or unavailable. Ae we still using this? It seems to me that a PA having 17 “Supervising Physicians” would have 17 different jobs. An example would be the PA who works part time in a group of ER’s as well as his primary office and perhaps an Urgent Care. He might nor work in these settings regularly but is available as alternate coverage as needed.
The concerns of the Medical Board are well taken.
By Robert Hollingsworth, PA-C on Jul 23, 2011 at 12:24pm
I think the Board"s concern is justified. Many examples of multiple supervising MDs and TNTC back-up MDs are becoming common. With many practices now production and almost, if not completely,locum tenens type, multi site models, PA’s may never even work with their so called supervising MD(s). Required meetings are executed, per board requirement, but in group(mid-level) numbers-not meeting 1/1 unless there is an issue of concern. Call me “old fashioned” if you want, but this is NOT a supervising MD/PA relationship except on paper.
By Linda Oliver,PA on Sep 02, 2011 at 6:59pm