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Vermont PA License 2026: Physician Assistant Requirements, FPA Authority, and Salary
Vermont was one of the first states in the nation to grant Full Practice Authority to physician assistants, doing so in 2011. PAs are licensed through the Vermont Board of Medical Practice with no supervision agreement required. The state's healthcare market is dominated by UVM Health Network, with significant rural HPSA-eligible positions across Vermont's mountainous geography.
Practice Model: Full Practice Authority (FPA since 2011)
- No supervision agreement required to be filed with the state — among the oldest FPA states nationally
- Collaborative practice determined at employer/practice level
- Prescriptive authority for Schedule II–V included (DEA registration required separately)
- Vermont's small population means most PA employment is concentrated in Burlington and affiliated regional hospitals
Application Requirements
- Active NCCPA certification
- Accredited PA program graduation verification
- Background check via Office of Professional Regulation
- Application fee ~$200
Processing Timeline
5–7 weeks typical; approximately 7–8 weeks total with concurrent DEA.
PA Salary in Vermont (2026)
| Setting | Median Base | Typical Sign-On |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital / Inpatient (Burlington) | $118,000 | $8,000–$16,000 |
| Surgical First-Assist | $128,000 | $8,000–$18,000 |
| Primary Care / FQHC (rural) | $108,000 | $5,000–$12,000 + loan repayment |
| Outpatient Specialty | $114,000 | $5,000–$12,000 |
Top PA Employers in Vermont
UVM Health Network (University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington — flagship plus 5 affiliate hospitals statewide) dominates the Vermont market. Community health centers throughout the state — including Northeast Kingdom Community Health, Lamoille Community Health, and others — are NHSC-eligible with loan repayment up to $50,000 for qualifying HPSA sites.
What We See at Ava Health
Vermont's small size means limited absolute PA job volume, but the FPA model, UVM's academic caliber, and the state's rural NHSC loan repayment options make it attractive for specific PA profiles — particularly those managing significant PA school debt willing to commit to rural service in a high-quality-of-life environment.
Related: NP License Vermont 2026, PA Salary by State 2026, Healthcare Recruiting in Vermont 2026.
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