NJ S3729

Creates a new certification for orthopedic assistants in New Jersey, regulated by the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee and State Board of Medical Examiners

Requires applicants to complete National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician Assistants (NBCOPA) criteria, pass the certification examination, and submit an application with applicable fees

Certifications are valid for two years and require renewal with demonstrated compliance with NBCOPA requirements

Orthopedic assistants must work under supervision of a licensed orthopedic physician and may perform services including surgical assistance, applying casts and splints, suture removal, patient evaluations, and documentation

Requires a signed delineation of services form between the supervising physician and orthopedic assistant, including proof of malpractice insurance coverage, to be filed with the committee