Hire a Medical Director & Collaborating Physician in Florida
Medical Directors in Florida
Expert Compliance Solutions for Your Florida Clinic
The healthcare sector in the Sunshine State is growing fast. Every week, new medspas, wellness centers, and telehealth providers are launching in Florida. As the industry grows, the Florida Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing are paying closer attention to regulations.
Medical Director Co. can help connect your clinic with a medical director in 12 hours for $799/month. Our services cover agreements, delegation protocols, and malpractice insurance. Call us now for fast placement of a medical director in Florida.
What Is a Collaborating Physician in Florida?
A collaborating physician in Florida is a state-licensed medical doctor who enters into a formal supervisory agreement with nonphysician healthcare providers, such as nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and registered nurses (RNs).
Collaborating physicians may supervise the delivery of both primary health care services and specialty health care services, depending on the provider’s scope. It is this collaborative agreement that lets advanced practice providers:
- Prescribe medications within their scope of practice
- Perform delegated medical procedures
- Legally operate wellness and aesthetic clinics
- Provide telehealth services across the state of Florida
A collaborating physician in Florida is a state-licensed medical doctor who enters into a formal supervisory agreement with nonphysician healthcare providers, such as nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and registered nurses (RNs).
Collaborating physicians may supervise the delivery of both primary health care services and specialty health care services, depending on the provider’s scope. It is this collaborative agreement that lets advanced practice providers:
- Medspa collaborating physician in Florida
- Telehealth medical director
- Weight loss clinic physician
- Registered nurse
- Nurse practitioner NP/medical director in Florida
- Esthetician (under physician oversight)
- Physician assistant (PA)
If you want to make sure your clinic is compliant, a partnership with a Medical Director or Collaborating Physician is a must.
Why Choose
Our Florida-Licensed Medical Directors & Collaborating Physicians
When you choose our Florida physician network, your clinic receives:
Affordable Pricing
Starting at $799/month, with no setup fees
Fast Placements
Placing most physicians within 12 hours
Florida Expertise
Delivering experienced, state-licensed doctors
Complete Support
Covering collaborative agreements, protocols, and malpractice insurance
Ongoing Compliance
Regular protocol updates and guidance on Florida compliance
Key Benefits
Regular updates to meet Texas Medical Board requirements
Who We Serve
in Florida
Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
We connect registered nurses with experienced medical directors in Florida. In Florida, an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is required to have a collaborating physician in most clinical settings, except in limited cases where independent practice is permitted.
Our physicians can ensure your facility meets all Florida Board of Nursing requirements.
Registered Nurses
Our medical directors provide the supervision, protocols, and regulatory guidance needed for RNs to offer advanced services in their aesthetic practices, weight loss clinics, or wellness centres.
In certain clinical settings, medical directors may also supervise other licensed practitioners, such as emergency medical technicians, under formal protocols. Every licensed practitioner supervised must follow established protocols and regulatory standards.
Physician Assistants
Our Florida network of physicians has experience in their scope of practice, delegation requirements, and collaborative care protocols, ensuring you comply with the Florida Board of Medicine.
The supervising physician is responsible for ensuring that the person performing any delegated medical acts is properly qualified and follows all established protocols.
Estheticians in Medical Spas
With proper medical director supervision and protocols, your estheticians in medspas can legally perform advanced aesthetic procedures, such as chemical peels, microneedling, and laser treatments.
Estheticians may also provide aesthetic skin care services and skin care services under physician supervision.
Light-based hair removal is permitted only when performed by appropriately trained personnel under direct physician oversight in Florida.
Florida Oversight Compliance Rules
Florida maintains strict oversight requirements for all medical facilities within the state, with recent updates sure to affect laser treatments and injectable procedures. These regulations apply to a wide range of medical office settings and medical offices providing care services and health care services.
Supervising physicians in Florida must ensure compliance with all relevant oversight standards in these environments.
Medical Director Licensing Requirements
Any telehealth collaborating physician in Florida who oversees treatments like injectables, laser procedures, and chemical peels must maintain current Florida licensure and appropriate experience in aesthetic or medical practice.
Physicians licensed as medical directors must be board-certified or board-eligible in their specialty, such as dermatology or plastic surgery, when supervising specialty health care.
The physician's profile published pursuant to Florida law must include the address reflected on their professional license number for regulatory compliance.
Direct Supervision Standards
Any person can operate a medspa in Florida, but a licensed physician must supervise all medical treatments, including Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and chemical peels.
Certain procedures require on-site supervision by the physician to meet Florida regulatory standards.
Collaborative Agreements
These legally binding documents must define the relationship between physicians and nonphysician providers and comply with the standards set by the Florida Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing. Physicians must submit notice to the board when entering into a formal supervisory relationship with a nonphysician provider.
Such a relationship must be documented and maintained according to Florida law.
Prescriptive Authority
Florida law grants prescriptive authority only through proper physician collaboration on medications for aesthetic procedures, weight management, and hormone therapy. This prescriptive authority includes the ability to prescribe controlled substances and medicinal drugs, subject to Florida law.
Prescribing authority also covers controlled substances; however, prescribing Schedule II controlled substances is restricted, especially for children younger than 18 years of age and for certain gynecological services.
Telehealth-Specific Requirements
Out-of-state clinics must register with the Department of Health to provide telehealth services to Florida patients, while maintaining the same standard of medical record keeping and confidentiality as in-person services.
Telehealth providers must follow specific protocols for providing services, including proper documentation of the initial referral process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Delegation Protocols
Step-by-step procedures for all medical services must be approved by your medical director or collaborating physician and updated regularly to comply with current regulations.
Protocols must specify the process for conducting an initial examination and reviewing medical records before delegating care.
Malpractice Insurance
All Medical Director Co. placements include comprehensive malpractice coverage to protect both your clinic and your Medical Director or Collaborating Physician from any liability.
Types of Clinics & Health Institutions We Serve in Florida
Our medical directors create protocols for Botox, dermal fillers, PRP treatments, laser hair removal, and body contouring procedures.
Our collaborating physicians provide oversight for weight management programs, patient monitoring, and prescribing GLP-1 meds like semaglutide and Ozempic.
Hormone Therapy
Our hormone therapy medical directors understand bioidentical hormones, peptide therapy, and regenerative medicine protocols.
An urgent care medical director oversees urgent care service lines, enforcing quality assurance policies, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient care at every site.
Our collaborating physicians enable NPs, PAs, and RNs to perform remote consultations, medication management, and medical follow-ups.
Our medical directors specialize in psychiatric clinic protocols that comply with Florida regulations on delivering mental health services.
Anti-Aging Clinic
Our collaborating physicians create protocols for anti-aging clinic treatments such as IV therapy, NAD+ infusions, and peptide protocols.
A physician may supervise only one office or, in some cases, more than two offices or more than four offices beyond their primary practice location, depending on the type of care provided and regulatory requirements.
Our arrangements are designed to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Our Florida Service Areas
Our state-licensed physicians support clinics across the Sunshine State, including those in the following areas:
Cost & Contract Options
Real Success Stories
“When I expanded my medspa in San Francisco, I needed a supervising physician fast to join my team. Medical Director Co. connected me with a licensed medical director who understood aesthetic compliance and patient safety. The placement was quick, affordable, and seamless.”
“Starting my psychiatry clinic in San Francisco came with strict oversight requirements. Medical Director Co. matched me with a collaborating physician who shares my approach to patient care. Their team handled all the compliance paperwork so I could focus on treating patients.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a nurse practitioner open a medspa in Florida without a medical director?
No, a medspa in Florida must have physician oversight to perform most aesthetic and medical procedures. A medical director or collaborating physician is essential for legal operation.
Can my medical director or collaborating physician work remotely in Florida?
Yes, many supervision arrangements allow medical directors or collaborating physicians to conduct remote oversight, especially for telehealth services and established clinic protocols. Remote supervision is permitted for certain specialty health care services, but may require the involvement of a referring practitioner to ensure proper coordination and documentation.
What happens if I operate without a medical director or collaborating physician in Florida?
Operating without proper physician oversight can result in hefty fines, a suspended license, or closure. Compliance is strictly enforced by Florida health boards.
Can one physician serve as medical director for multiple clinics in Florida?
Yes, a medical director can supervise multiple health care facilities within state-mandated limits and geographic restrictions.
How quickly can I get a medical director or collaborating physician in Florida?
Most placements are completed within 12 hours. With our fast placements, you can launch your clinic quickly and still ensure compliance within a day or two.
Do you provide medical directors for specific cities like Orlando or Tampa?
Yes, we do. Our vast network serves clinics across all Florida counties, and we make sure your practice gets access to local licensed physicians near your specific area. Florida collaborating physicians are available for a wide range of health care services, including dermatology or plastic surgery clinics.
How to Hire a
Medical Director or Collaborating Physician in Florida
Contact Us
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your compliance requirements
Receive a Quote
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Sign the agreement
We prepare all collaborative agreements and compliance docs
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Start your clinic with confidence. Medical Director Co. helps you hire a Florida medical director quickly, with clear pricing and full support for compliance.
Ready to start your practice while ensuring regulatory compliance? Contact Medical Director Co. today for a quick medical director or collaborating physician placement in Florida.
