Which term refers to healthcare professionals working under physician supervision?

• A. Nurse Practitioners
• B. Clinical Nurse Specialists
• C. Physician Assistants
• D. OASIS Coding

Answer: (C)

Physician Assistants are the healthcare professionals who work under physician supervision. They are licensed clinicians who provide care under the direction of a physician, performing exams, ordering and interpreting tests, diagnosing, treating, and developing treatment plans within a delegated scope. The physician remains responsible for the patient and for overseeing the PA’s activities through the practice agreement.

Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists are advanced practice nurses with varying levels of autonomy depending on state law and the setting, not defined primarily by supervision by physicians. OASIS Coding is not a professional role at all; it refers to data coding for home health assessments.