If you`re a physician assistant (PA) looking to practice in California, there`s a good chance you`ll need to enter into a practice agreement with a supervising physician. This agreement outlines the terms of your collaboration, including your scope of practice, supervision requirements, and more. To help you get started, we`ve put together a sample physician assistant practice agreement for California.

Before we dive in, let`s review some of the key aspects of practice agreements in California. According to the California Medical Board, PAs must have a written practice agreement with a supervising physician that`s reviewed and updated annually. The agreement must include the following:

– The name, address, and phone number of the supervising physician and PA

– A description of the PA`s scope of practice

– The conditions under which the PA may act independently and when they must consult with the supervising physician

– The methods and frequency of supervision

– The name and contact information of the physician who will provide backup supervision

– A procedure for how the agreement will be reviewed and updated

Now, let`s take a look at a sample physician assistant practice agreement for California. Keep in mind that this is just an example and should be tailored to your specific situation and needs.

[Physician Name] [Medical Practice] [Address] [City, State Zip] [Phone] [Physician Assistant Name] [Address] [City, State Zip] [Phone]

Practice Agreement

This practice agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date] by and between [Physician Name], a licensed physician in the State of California, (“Supervising Physician”), and [Physician Assistant Name], a licensed physician assistant in the State of California (“PA”).

Scope of Practice

The PA shall perform the following duties within the scope of his or her practice as a physician assistant in accordance with California law and the policies and procedures of the Supervising Physician:

– Conduct patient interviews and assessments

– Order and interpret diagnostic tests

– Develop and implement treatment plans

– Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate

– Administer medications and treatments as appropriate

– Document patient care in a timely and accurate manner

Supervision requirements

The PA shall be supervised by the Supervising Physician at all times. The methods and frequency of supervision shall be as follows:

– The Supervising Physician will provide direct supervision for the first 90 days of the PA’s employment.

– After 90 days, the Supervising Physician will provide general supervision, which consists of regular meetings to review patient charts and discuss patient care.

– The Supervising Physician will be available by telephone at all times during the PA’s work hours.

– The PA will seek consultation with the Supervising Physician as needed in accordance with California law and the policies and procedures of the medical practice.

Independent practice

The PA may act independently in the following circumstances:

– In a life-threatening emergency situation where the Supervising Physician is not immediately available

– In the course of routine patient care, as long as the PA has received appropriate training and the Supervising Physician has given prior approval

Backup supervision

[Name], a licensed physician in the State of California, shall provide backup supervision in the event that the Supervising Physician is unavailable or unreachable.

Review and update

This Agreement shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis, or more frequently if required by California law. The PA and Supervising Physician shall sign and date any updates to this Agreement.

Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice to the other party. Termination shall be effective upon receipt of written notice.

Agreement acceptance

By signing below, the PA and Supervising Physician acknowledge that they have read this Agreement, understand its terms, and agree to be bound by them.

[Physician Name] [Physician Assistant Name]

_________________________________ __________________________________

(Supervising Physician signature) (PA signature)

Date: _______________ Date: _______________

Hopefully, this sample physician assistant practice agreement gives you a sense of what to include in your own agreement if you`re practicing in California. Remember to review and update your agreement annually and consult with legal and professional resources for guidance as needed.