What are the qualifications for a supervising physician?
Must be a physician (Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy) who possesses a current, active license to practice medicine in Montana; exercises supervision over the physician assistant in accordance with statute and rules adopted by the Board; retains professional and legal responsibility for the care and treatment of patients by the physician assistant; and who agrees to a supervision agreement and a duties and delegation agreement. Refer to 37-20-101 and 37-20-401(4), MCA. 3. May a physician assistant practice once they receive an active license in Montana? No, in accordance with Board statutes 37-20-101, 37-20-104, 37-20-301 and 37-20-401, MCA, in order to practice as a physician assistant in the State of Montana the PA must possess an active PA Montana license and have a current supervision agreement on file with the Board. In addition effective October 1, 2005 with a 1 year grace period to get every PA and supervising physician in compliance with state law, the PA and supervising
