Physician Assistant

Advanced Practitioner (AP): Practice is guided by process & policy / procedure / standards to provide services up to, the full extent of

their scope of practice authority. Safely cares for patients common to assigned area or technical / operational services in collaboration with

& supervision from a physician(s). Acts as a resource for others & may serve in intermittent expanded roles. APs include physician

assistants (PAs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). APRNs include nurse practitioners (NPs), nurse anesthetists (CRNAs),

nurse midwives (CNMs), and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs). AP III (specialtypa): Practice is guided by advanced practice & physician

assistant (PA) process & policy / procedure / standards. Has specialty certification & / or advanced technical skill sets. Provides clinical &

professional specialty practice care & services. Provides consultative / facilitative leadership. Serves as knowledge expert in specialty-

based programs, education resource, role model & mentor. Coordinates / leads unit, program, or service scope of responsibilities,

including management of human resources.