Florida Chiropractic Laws and Rules (FCLR) Practice Exam

Who is responsible for supervising a chiropractor's physician's assistant?

1. The licensed chiropractor assigned as the "supervisory chiropractor"

2. The office manager

3. The clinic administrator

4. The board of chiropractors

The correct answer is: The licensed chiropractor assigned as the "supervisory chiropractor"

The responsibility for supervising a chiropractor's physician's assistant falls upon the licensed chiropractor designated as the "supervisory chiropractor." This is established in Florida law, which requires that any physician's assistant working under a chiropractor must be supervised by a chiropractor who is actively licensed and responsible for overseeing the assistant's practice. The supervisory chiropractor must ensure that the physician's assistant adheres to the relevant laws and regulations, operates within the scope of practice allowed for assistants, and maintains the standards of care required in a chiropractic setting. This role includes overseeing the assistant's patient interactions, treatment plans, and documentation, ensuring that all actions taken are in alignment with chiropractic practice standards. While roles such as the office manager, clinic administrator, and the board of chiropractors have important functions in the clinic, they do not hold the direct supervisory responsibility for a physician's assistant in this context.