Physician Assistant

New YorkActive
Exam
Not reported
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

A physician assistant is a licensed health care professional who provides medical care under the supervision of a physician. PAs provide a wide range of care within the area of practice of the supervising physician.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Registry
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements
Physical requirement
No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department
NYS Education Department
Board
State Board for Medicine
Address
89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234
Last updated
February 14, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

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