It is possible as a Physician Assistant to run and own a medical clinic. The possibilities seem very exciting and as one can imagine the limitless possibilities are intriguing. I am not an expert in this area and I don't have much time currently to investigate and learn and so I decided to bring this up as a post. Please feel free to leave comments on your experiences or knowledge....
This topic has my attention as I have been approached 3 times by 3 physicians to discuss the possibility in creating a partnership in starting a clinic after graduation. Our class has also received 2 lectures from PA's who work in a partnership with a Physician and they are business owners in their medical clinic. One of the presenters spent much time on describing how he decided to start his own clinic and the benefits and successes that he has had. Obviously if the clinic is succesful the income potential is very large. There are also the obvious stresses and risks associated with starting a businesses...
I believe the laws are different in every state and should be researched. If a PA is interested he must have a supervising physician as a partner in the business. The physician is required but the partnership doesn't have to be 50/50. There are PAs who give a very small percentage to the physician as the physician is "supervising" but not really associated with the business.
Anyway it is an intersting subject. I will spend time before I graduate learning and researching. I am not sure if I will take on such an endeavor but if I continue to be approached I would at least like to know the possbility and understand if the arrangement is fair and promising.
