nonphysician
Unlicensed medical outsider
A nonphysician is a healthcare professional who is not a medical doctor.
The term distinguishes nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, therapists, and other providers from those holding an MD or DO degree: The clinic relies heavily on nonphysician staff for routine care.
Often used in policy discussions about scope of practice and who may perform certain medical procedures.
Healthcare provider, bedside
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
- psychologistMental behavior specialist
- therapistMental health practitioner
optometrist · chiropractor · podiatrist · dietitian · audiologist · counselor · social worker · hygienist
Skilled practical worker
- phlebotomistOne who draws blood
- radiographerMedical imaging professional
- sonographerUltrasound imaging professional
- technologistApplied science practitioner
Helps patients regain functional abilities
- respiratory therapistClinician treating breathing disorders
- speech pathologistCommunication disorder specialist
- music therapistClinician using melody therapeutically
- art therapistCounselor using creative expression
Prehospital care professional
- paramedicPrehospital emergency caregiver
- first responderInitial crisis scene personnel
- emergency technicianMedical crisis professional
- ambulance crewEmergency vehicle personnel
Person who manages operations
- coordinatorOne who arranges activities
- practice managerOversees clinic daily operations
- schedulerOne who arranges timing
- compliance officerOversees organizational rule-following
nurse
Healthcare provider, bedside
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
- psychologistMental behavior specialist
therapist · optometrist · chiropractor · podiatrist · dietitian · audiologist · counselor · social worker · hygienist · anesthetist
technician
Skilled practical worker
- phlebotomistOne who draws blood
- radiographerMedical imaging professional
- sonographerUltrasound imaging professional
occupational therapist
Helps patients regain functional abilities
- respiratory therapistClinician treating breathing disorders
- speech pathologistCommunication disorder specialist
- music therapistClinician using melody therapeutically
EMT
Prehospital care professional
- paramedicPrehospital emergency caregiver
- first responderInitial crisis scene personnel
- emergency technicianMedical crisis professional
administrator
Person who manages operations
- coordinatorOne who arranges activities
- practice managerOversees clinic daily operations
- schedulerOne who arranges timing