What do we call a practitioner who operates independently from a facility license holder?

An independent contractor is defined as a practitioner who operates independently from a facility license holder, meaning they do not work under the direct supervision or authority of a specific organization or facility. This status allows them to offer their services on a contractual basis, providing them with the flexibility to set their own hours and work with multiple clients or facilities as needed. The key characteristic of independent contractors is their autonomy in decision-making and operational management, as they maintain their own business structure while adhering to relevant regulations and industry standards.

While terms like freelancer and self-employed practitioner may describe similar concepts of working independently, they may also imply different scopes of work or arrangements. A licensed operator, on the other hand, typically refers to someone who operates under a specific license issued to a facility or has specific qualifications tied to a license, thus not fitting the description of working independently from a facility holder.