LAC 46:XLV.4509. Designation of Locum Tenens Physician

A. A physician qualified, registered and approved under this Part, who is not registered as a physician assistant's primary supervising physician, shall be designated as locum tenens physician for such physician assistant. B. If the physician assistant to be supervised is registered with the board to prescribe medication or medical devices, a locum tenens physician shall: 1. meet the qualifications prescribed by §1523 of this Part and be registered with the board pursuant to §1527 for delegation of prescriptive authority; or 2. shall not supervise a physician assistant with respect to the exercise of prescriptive authority. C. The board may, in its discretion, refuse to approve the use of a locum tenens, or it may restrict or otherwise modify the specified circumstances under which the locum tenens would be authorized to act. D. While acting under the direction and supervision of an approved locum tenens physician a physician assistant may attend or otherwise provide any services for or with respect to any patient for whose care, or aspect of care, the locum tenens physician is responsible.