Florida Physician Assistant License Guide
Florida physician assistants licensing questions can arise during an initial application, after a patient or employer complaint, or when the Department of Health initiates an investigation. This guide introduces the profession-specific rules and common administrative issues.
Florida licensing framework
Licensing and professional regulation are governed principally by 458.347 and 459.022, Florida Statutes, together with applicable provisions of Chapter 456, Florida Statutes, and rules administered by the Florida Board of Medicine or Board of Osteopathic Medicine, as applicable. The specific legal requirements depend on the license type, the conduct alleged, and the rules in effect at the relevant time.
Common licensing and disciplinary issues
- Scope of practice, physician supervision and delegated duties
- Prescribing and controlled-substance concerns
- Patient records, informed consent and professional conduct
- Criminal-history disclosures and prior discipline
- Application, renewal and continuing education issues
Profession-specific statutory considerations
Sections 458.347 and 459.022, Florida Statutes, govern physician assistants practicing under medical and osteopathic supervision, respectively. The applicable provisions address licensure, delegated medical services, supervision, and prescribing authority.
Relevant statutes: §§ 458.347 and 459.022, Fla. Stat. See the 2026 Florida Statutes, Title XXXII for the governing provisions.
Investigations and administrative complaints
An agency investigation does not necessarily mean that formal disciplinary charges will follow. The Department of Health may seek documents, statements, or other information. If formal allegations are pursued, an Administrative Complaint and the accompanying notice of rights can present important procedural choices and deadlines. The response depends on the specific allegations and whether material facts are disputed.
Applications and license renewals
Applications may raise questions about education, examinations, criminal history, previous disciplinary action, or the accuracy and completeness of disclosures. A request for additional information or notice of intended denial should be reviewed carefully against the applicable statute, rules, and procedural deadlines.
Related resources
Read more about Florida licensing investigations, license applications, and disciplinary proceedings. You can also contact attorney Matthew M. Fischer to discuss a specific matter.
This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Laws and board rules may change, and individual circumstances matter.