Virginia § 54.1-2951.3 Restricted volunteer license for certain physician assistants

Virginia Statutes

§ 54.1-2951.3 — Restricted volunteer license for certain physician assistants

Virginia § 54.1-2951.3

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 54.1Professions and Occupations

Subtitle IIIProfessions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health Professions

Ch. 29Medicine and Other Healing Arts

Art. 4Licensure and Certification of Other Practitioners of the Healing Arts

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Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-2951.3 (2026).

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A.The Board may issue a restricted volunteer license to a physician assistant who meets the qualifications for licensure for physician assistants. The Board may refuse issuance of licensure pursuant to § 54.1-2915.

B.A person holding a restricted volunteer license under this section shall:

1.Only practice in public health or community free clinics approved by the Board;

2.Only treat patients who have no insurance or who are not eligible for financial assistance for medical care; and

3.Not receive remuneration directly or indirectly for practicing as a physician assistant.

C.A physician assistant with a restricted volunteer license issued under this section shall only practice as a physician assistant and perform certain acts which constitute the practice of medicine to the exten

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A. The Board may issue a restricted volunteer license to a physician assistant who meets the qualifications for licensure for physician assistants. The Board may refuse issuance of licensure pursuant to § 54.1-2915.

B. A person holding a restricted volunteer license under this section shall:

1. Only practice in public health or community free clinics approved by the Board;

2. Only treat patients who have no insurance or who are not eligible for financial assistance for medical care; and

3. Not receive remuneration directly or indirectly for practicing as a physician assistant.

C. A physician assistant with a restricted volunteer license issued under this section shall only practice as a physician assistant and perform certain acts which constitute the practice of medicine to the extent and in the manner authorized by the Board if:

1. A patient care team physician or patient care team podiatrist is available at all times to collaborate and consult with the physician assistant; or

2. A patient care team physician or patient care team podiatrist periodically reviews the relevant patient records.

D. A restricted volunteer license granted pursuant to this section shall be issued to the physician assistant without charge, shall expire twelve months from the date of issuance, and may be renewed annually in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board.

E. A physician assistant holding a restricted volunteer license issued pursuant to this section is subject to the provisions of this chapter and the regulations promulgated under this chapter unless otherwise provided for in this section.