Dr Covington serves as both supervising and collaborating physician in both North and South Carolina, based on the nature of the business agreement and does so for a fee paid by the supervisee or perspective medical organization.
Dr Covington has worked as a supervising physician in collaborative medical practices for over 2 years and has supervised nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Dr Covington recently added supervision of Clinical Pharmacists and Respiratory Therapists in accordance with North and South Carolina state medical laws.
Dr Covington’s medical supervision is not to be confused with an opportunity to work for her at Abundant Health & Vitality Associates there are no open jobs for hire at the moment.
Supervising Physician Definition:
A licensed physician in good standing who, pursuant to US State regulations, engages in the direct supervision of physician assistants whose duties are encompassed by the supervising physician’s scope of practice.
Typical Duties of Supervising Physicians:
- Medical oversight required by medical board in accordance with state laws
- Medical support for advanced practitioners
- Medical advice
- Chart review (if applicable)
- On-site visits and routine meetings (usually in first year)
Collaboration Agreement:
Collaboration is primarily used by the North and South Carolina medical boards to describe practice agreements.
Definition: A collaborative practice agreement is a written statement that defines the joint practice of a physician and an advanced practitioner working in a complementary working relationship.
Need a supervising physician in North or South Carolina ? Contact Dr Covington (serious inquiries only)