Quick Answer
Yes. In North Carolina, physician assistants like our experienced PA-C clinical lead are authorized to perform and sign off on sports physicals, pre-employment exams, and DOT medical certifications when certified as medical examiners. The NCHSAA preparticipation form explicitly accepts signatures from physicians, PAs, and nurse practitioners.
This question comes up frequently for patients researching sports & pre-employment physicals at Good Health NC in Knightdale, NC.