Independent Practitioner definition

Independent Practitioner means a health care professional, other than a Physician or a Dentist, who holds a doctorate degree, who has been licensed or certified by his/her respective licensing or certifying agencies and who is not required to provide service under the direct supervision of a Supervising Physician;

Independent Practitioner means any professional, appropriately licensed or certified as an alcohol and drug counselor through the State of Oklahoma, pursuant to state law, and certified by ODMHSAS to conduct ADSAC assessments who does so through the format of a private practice.

Independent Practitioner means a self –employed member;

Examples of Independent Practitioner in a sentence

• Whenever the questions raised concern the clinical competence of the individual under review, the ad hoc committee shall include a peer of the individual (e.g., physician, dentist, podiatrist, oral surgeon, or relevant discipline of Advanced Practice Professional or Licensed Independent Practitioner).

• The state regulates the practice of social work through different levels of licensure (e.g., Licensed Bachelor Social Worker [LBSW], Private Independent Practitioner [PIP]).

• New Independent Practitioner Panel and New Independent Re- view Panel if > 12 hours are NeededA new assessment tool was implemented to help Medicaid providers and local de-partments of social services determine the number of hours needed for in- home care.

• This means that payment will go directly to the hospital or the Independent Practitioner.

• New Independent Practitioner Panel andNew Independent Review Panel if > 12 hours are NeededA new assessment tool will be implemented to help Medicaid providers and local de- partments of social services determine the number of hours needed for in- home care.

More Definitions of Independent Practitioner

Independent Practitioner means a physician or other practitioner who performs services that are covered by the Kentucky Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule for Physi- cians, incorporated by reference in 803 KAR 25:089, on a contract basis and who is not a regular employee of the hospital.

Independent Practitioner means a contractor who is a sole proprietor, a corporation, a limited liability company, or a partnership consisting of no more than two (2) persons, which does not use employees or non-employees to provide direct services.

Independent Practitioner means a type of Allied Health Professional who is permitted by law and by the Hospital to provide patient care services without direction or supervision, within the scope of his or her license or certification and consistent with the clinical privileges granted. See Appendix A to the Policy on Allied Health Professionals.

Independent Practitioner means a psychiatrist, psychologist, registered nurse practitioner, physician assistant, masters level independent therapist, who meets the qualification specified in A.A.C., Title 9, Chapter 20, and is ADHS and AHCCCS registered.

Independent Practitioner means a physician, dentist, or podiatrist who has been granted clinical privileges by the Board, however limited, to act independently within the scope of his/her license.

Independent Practitioner means an AHP Member whose licenses and/or certifications permit such member to practice independently, without direction or supervision. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) shall be considered an Independent Practitioner; provided, however, they shall be required to meet the supervision and other requirements set forth in Section 2.05(d)(iv) of the Medical Staff Bylaws. An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) shall also be considered an Independent Practitioner; provided, however, if they have prescriptive authority, they must meet the collaboration and other requirements in Section 2.05(d)(iv) of the Bylaws.

Independent Practitioner means a medical provider who may operate without direction or supervision. Physician Assistants (PAs) are not considered licensed independent practitioners in the State of Alaska and may not use scribes.