licensed health professional
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
In this paragraph, the term “licensed health professional” means a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, physical, speech, or occupational therapist, physical or occupational therapy assistant, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, licensed or certified social worker, registered respiratory therapist, or certified respiratory therapy technician.
Source
- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 1395IThe Public Health and Welfare · Requirements for, and assuring quality of care in, skilled nursing facilities · in this section
In this paragraph, the term “licensed health professional” means a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, physical, speech, or occupational therapist, physical or occupational therapy assistant, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or licensed or certified social worker.
Source
- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 1396RThe Public Health and Welfare · Requirements for nursing facilities · in this section