How to become a collaborative physician?

Career: Collaborative Physician

The minimum qualifications for a collaborative physician include being a practicing physician in good standing and having admitting privileges to a hospital in your area. You need federal DEA, state medical, and Controlled and Dangerous Substances licenses. All of these licenses must be free of sanctions. Your board certification in either emergency medicine or family practice must be up to date. It is imperative to be aware of all related state and federal guidelines since your job is to ensure compliance. Collaborative physician positions are typically part-time; physicians may seek these positions as supplemental income or to expand their experience in a different medical field.