NJ State Society of Physician Assistants

NJ State Society of Physician Assistants Founded in 1977, NJSSPA is the organization representing physician assistants in New Jersey. www.njsspa.mypanetwork.com

We seek to improve the health of the citizens of the Garden State while increasing awareness of our profession. Nonprofit organization supporting and representing New Jersey Physician Assistants

05/15/2026

NJSSPA members: today is the last day to vote for the NJSSPA board elections! Vote below by the end of day today!

On behalf of the New Jersey State Society of Physician Associates (NJSSPA), we are pleased to formally endorse Leslie Cl...
05/05/2026

On behalf of the New Jersey State Society of Physician Associates (NJSSPA), we are pleased to formally endorse Leslie Clayton, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA for AAPA President-Elect.

This endorsement follows a formal vote of the NJSSPA Board of Directors and reflects our unified support.

Ms. Clayton brings nearly three decades of clinical experience, along with exceptional leadership at both the state and national levels. Her service as Speaker of the AAPA House of Delegates and current Board member demonstrates deep governance expertise and the ability to lead complex, diverse
stakeholder groups. Her work in health system leadership and advanced practice workforce
optimization further reflects a clear understanding of how to elevate PA practice while improving patient care.

Her proven track record in advocacy is especially aligned with NJSSPA priorities. Ms. Clayton has
successfully led legislative efforts to modernize PA practice, remove unnecessary supervisory barriers, expand access to care, and advance the PA Compact; issues that closely mirror New Jersey’s ongoing
focus on:
• modernizing scope of practice and reducing administrative burden,
• advancing licensure portability through the PA Compact,
• improving reimbursement and recognition of PAs as essential providers, and
• expanding access to care, particularly in primary care and behavioral health.

Additionally, her background as an educator and national speaker highlights her commitment to
professional development and the long-term strength of the PA workforce.

Ms. Clayton’s platform is centered on removing barriers to practice, strengthening the profession
across all care settings, and advancing strategic, system-level change which resonates strongly with the goals of NJSSPA and the needs of PAs and patients in New Jersey.
We are confident in her ability to lead the profession forward and are proud to offer our endorsement.

Join us at the 2026 NJSSPA Virtual CME Conference for an engaging morning of education, connection, and clinical updates...
03/04/2026

Join us at the 2026 NJSSPA Virtual CME Conference for an engaging morning of education, connection, and clinical updates designed specifically for PAs!

🗓 Saturday, April 11
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This year’s sessions include:
• Controlling Pain with More Than Opioids
• Managing Difficult Conversations During End-of-Life Care
• Antibiotic Resistance & Vaccine Updates
• Dermatology for the Non-Dermatologist
• Governmental Affairs Update

💲 Members: $20
💲 Non-Members: $30

NJSSPA plans to request 4 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME Credit.

Register today at https://njsspa.mypanetwork.com/physician-assistant-events/1853-2026-njsspa-virtual-conference #!agenda

📢NJ PAs - important announcement! Please see this critically important message regarding the rescinding of EO 112 by Gov...
01/23/2026

📢NJ PAs - important announcement!
Please see this critically important message regarding the rescinding of EO 112 by Governor Murphy. Please make sure your delegation agreements are up to date!

🎉 NJ has officially entered the PA Compact! Governor Murphy signed the PA Compact into law today 💪 .NJSSPA would like to...
01/09/2026

🎉 NJ has officially entered the PA Compact! Governor Murphy signed the PA Compact into law today 💪 .

NJSSPA would like to thank the members of the Government Affairs Committee who worked so incredibly hard on this initiative - Bethann Mercanti, DSc, PA-C, Amanda Di Piazza, MCMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, Victoria Latella-Smith MS, MBS, PA-C and Tracey Piparo, PA-C, DFAAPA, CAQ-PMHC.

We would like to thank our incredible lobbying team Porzio Governmental Affairs, LLC for all of your hard work 🙏 .

We would like to also thank everyone at the American Academy of Physician Associates and especially Meghan Pudeler for your continued support 🙏 .

Thank you to our incredible sponsors - Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Congressman Herb Conaway MD (former NJ Assemblyman) for your continued support of PAs and our patients in NJ.

Excerpt from Governor Muphy’s press release:
A4328/S3560 enters New Jersey into the Interstate Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, an interstate agreement that allows physician assistants (PAs) to practice in multiple states without needing separate licenses for each state. Under the legislation, participants would have to meet New Jersey’s licensing requirements.

To date, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin have enacted the compact, with more states having filed legislation to join. Over the course of the Murphy Administration, New Jersey has joined several health professional compacts to enable professionals to more easily join New Jersey’s health care workforce and grow access to providers.

Bill sponsors include Senate President Nick Scutari and then Assemblyman, now Congressman Herb Conaway, along with Assemblywomen Ellen Park and Garnet R. Hall.

"Joining the multi-state compact is a productive way of increasing the number of qualified physician assistants in New Jersey, which will make quality health care more accessible for patients,” said Senate President Nick Scutari. “The compact will facilitate a multistate practice with a streamlined licensing process, expand employment opportunities into new markets, and maintain the continuity of care when patients or providers relocate.”

“When a family is searching for care, whether it’s a routine appointment or an emergency situation, a delay means the difference between being seen quickly or waiting when time matters most. That need underscores the importance of this legislation,” said Assemblywoman Ellen Park. “By joining the Interstate Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, we’re bolstering New Jersey’s Physician Assistant workforce, making it easier for families to get the care they need, when they need it, without compromising on the strong standards and regulations that exist to protect our state’s patients.”

01/09/2026

Exciting update for the PA profession! 🎉 New Jersey has officially become the 20th state to join the PA Licensure Compact. With the enactment of this law, PAs in New Jersey will have a more streamlined process to obtain authorization to practice in more than one state. 🙌 Congratulations to NJ State Society of Physician Assistants! Read more: https://bit.ly/3NB6OWa

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