This fall, 12 Physian Assistant positions will be advertised by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and community clinics across the province.

Physician Assistants are health professionals who have taken additional advanced training at one of the recognized programs in Canada. They practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician.

An investment of $1.3 million was included in the 2023-24 provincial budget to create Physician Assistant positions for the first time.

Earlier this year, Saskatchewan introduced legislative changes to allow the new profession of Physician Assistants to be licensed to practice in the province and establish their scope of practice. PAs will be regulated under the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.