§ 63-19-207. Unauthorized Utilization of Services
When a licensed orthopedic physician or surgeon utilizes the services of a licensed orthopedic physician assistant inconsistent with this part, it shall constitute grounds for a finding of unprofessional conduct, and the physician shall be subject to disciplinary action by the board of medical examiners. Such disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, […]
§ 63-19-208. Scope
Nothing in this part shall be construed to modify or supersede any existing laws or rules pertaining to any other allied health professionals, professions, or services. Nothing in this part shall permit a licensed orthopedic physician assistant to: Practice chiropractic or analyze or palpate the articulations of the spinal column for the purposes of giving […]
§ 63-19-209. Retired Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Any person licensed by the board as an orthopedic physician assistant who has retired from such practice in this state shall not be required to biennially renew such person’s license as required by this part, if such person files an affidavit on a form furnished by the board. Such affidavit shall state the date on […]
§ 63-19-210. Correct Title
Any person who holds a valid license from the board of medical examiners under this part may use the title “orthopedic physician assistant” or the abbreviation “OPA-C” or “OPA,” but such person shall not use the title “physician assistant” or the abbreviation “PA” or “PA-C.”
§ 63-19-111. Administrative Proceedings
All administrative proceedings for disciplinary action against a license holder under this part shall be conducted by the board in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
§ 63-19-112. [reserved.]
Any person licensed by the board as a physician assistant who has retired or may retire from such practice in this state is not required to biennially renew the person’s license as required by this part, if such person files with the board an affidavit on a form to be furnished by the board, which […]
§ 63-19-114. Use of Title “Physician Assistant” or Abbreviations “Pa” or “Pa-c.”
Any person who holds a valid license or temporary license from the board shall have the right to use the title “physician assistant” or the abbreviations “PA” or “PA-C.” No other person may assume that title or use such abbreviations, or any words, signs, letters, or devices to indicate that the person using them is […]
§ 63-19-115. Special Volunteer License for Practice in Free Health Clinic — Exemption From Fees — Renewal
A physician assistant licensed pursuant to this chapter under a special volunteer license who is a medical practitioner, as defined by § 63-1-201, engaged in practice at a free health clinic shall not be subject to license fees under this chapter. The board of medical examiners and its committee on physician assistants may issue a […]
§ 63-19-201. Jurisdiction — Duties of the Committee
Licensed orthopedic physician assistants shall be under the jurisdiction of the committee on physician assistants created by § 63-19-103 and the board of medical examiners. The committee on physician assistants has the duty to: Promulgate, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, all rules that are reasonably necessary […]
§ 63-19-202. Licensure Requirement
No person shall claim to be or function as an orthopedic physician assistant unless such person holds a valid orthopedic physician assistant license issued by the board. The board shall license no person as an orthopedic physician assistant unless: The person is a graduate of an orthopedic physician assistant training program deemed adequate by the […]