Prior to using the services of a physician assistant, a physician must be approved as a supervising physician by the Oregon Medical Board. This one-time application is submitted online and includes a 20-question, open-book exam on supervising physician requirements and responsibilities.  The application fee is $100.  The Board makes a determination on the application within seven days unless the physician is under a Board investigation.  Supervising physician approval does not need to be renewed.  (See OAR 847-050-0027 and OAR 847-050-0037).

To submit your application, visit http://www.oregon.gov/omb/licensing/Pages/Supervising-Physician-Application-and-Approval.aspx.  Once the application has been approved, you will need to submit a practice agreement to OMB.