New York Physician Assistant Defense Lawyers

Walker Medical Law defends the rights and future of physician assistants in New York whose livelihoods are on the line. If you’re a physician assistant and you receive a letter from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct, your license is in jeopardy. You are being accused of an act that goes against the terms of keeping your license and position. There are many reasons for an OPMC letter. Usually, these issues involve drug abuse, alcohol, or sexual issues. It is important to be proactive when being accused of something that leads to a medical license revocation or a mark on your professional record. You must get in front of this problem immediately. It is important to have effective legal representation on your side when your job is on the line. In order to protect yourself against the OPMC, contact the physician assistant defense lawyers at Walker Medical Law for a consultation.

Our firm will assess your situation, guide you through your legal options, and passionately represent your needs when you face revocation or disciplinary action that puts your livelihood in jeopardy.

Common Types of Physician Assistant Misconduct

Physician assistants in New York face scrutiny from both the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) and the Department of Education’s Office of Professional Discipline (OPD). Allegations of misconduct can come from patients, employers, coworkers, or outside agencies, and even a single complaint can trigger an extensive investigation. Some of the most common allegations against physician assistants include:

• Substance Abuse: Accusations of practicing while impaired due to alcohol or controlled substances are among the most frequent and can quickly escalate to suspension or revocation of a license.
• Improper Prescribing Practices: Writing prescriptions without proper authority, exceeding prescribing limits, or mishandling controlled substances may be treated as serious misconduct.
• Sexual Misconduct: Inappropriate relationships with patients, sexual harassment, or violations of professional boundaries are aggressively investigated and prosecuted.
• Negligence or Incompetence: Claims of failure to meet the expected standard of care, medical errors, or poor recordkeeping can place a career in jeopardy.
• Fraud or Misrepresentation: Billing irregularities, falsifying medical records, or misrepresenting credentials are often investigated as acts of dishonesty.
• Unprofessional Conduct: This broad category includes violations such as patient abandonment, breaches of confidentiality, or workplace misconduct.

Even if the allegations are exaggerated or unfounded, the investigation alone can cause serious damage to your reputation, career opportunities, and livelihood. Knowing what types of allegations are most common allows you to understand the risks and prepare a defense strategy as early as possible.

Contact Our Physician Assistant Defense Lawyers

Protecting your license is imperative. Your future depends on your ability to work. If you are accused of a revocable offense or accused of an offense that would affect a clean record, you need to contact an attorney with the experience you deserve. Walker Medical Law has been a legal resource for medical professionals with New York State licenses for over 50 years. Whether you are an in-state or out-of-state physician assistant with trouble with your New York license, our firm is ready to assist. Our firm understands what is at stake when a person’s professional license is in trouble. If you are a physician’s assistant who needs legal assistance, Walker Medical Law is here to help. Contact Walker Medical Law for a free case consultation.