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How much do expanded access manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for expanded access manager in the United States is $23.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an expanded access manager?

An Expanded Access Manager is a professional who coordinates and oversees programs that provide patients with access to investigational drugs or therapies outside of clinical trials, typically when no comparable alternatives are available. They work closely with healthcare providers, regulatory agencies, and pharmaceutical companies to ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines. Their responsibilities often include managing applications, tracking patient outcomes, and ensuring that all expanded access requests are handled efficiently and in accordance with regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an expanded access manager?

To succeed as an Expanded Access Manager, you need expertise in regulatory affairs, clinical research processes, and a thorough understanding of expanded access programs, typically supported by a degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with regulatory submission platforms, clinical trial management systems (CTMS), and compliance frameworks such as FDA and EMA guidelines is crucial. Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills help navigate complex processes and align diverse teams. These competencies ensure timely patient access to investigational therapies while maintaining regulatory compliance and effective collaboration across stakeholders.

What are some common challenges faced by expanded access managers when coordinating compassionate use programs?

Expanded Access Managers often face challenges related to balancing regulatory compliance with timely access to investigational therapies for patients in need. They must navigate complex documentation requirements, coordinate closely with cross-functional teams such as regulatory affairs, medical, and legal, and ensure all stakeholders are aligned throughout the process. Additionally, handling urgent requests while maintaining thorough communication with healthcare providers and patients can be demanding, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

What is the difference between Expanded Access Manager vs Clinical Trial Coordinator?

AspectExpanded Access ManagerClinical Trial Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field; certifications in clinical research are commonRequires a bachelor's degree in health sciences, nursing, or related field; certifications like CCRP are advantageous
Work EnvironmentWorks primarily in pharmaceutical or biotech companies, managing access programs for investigational drugsWorks in clinical settings or research sites, coordinating trial activities and patient enrollment
Employer & IndustryPharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, healthcare organizationsResearch institutions, hospitals, clinical research organizations

The Expanded Access Manager focuses on managing patient access to investigational drugs outside clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance. In contrast, the Clinical Trial Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, including patient recruitment and data collection. Both roles require knowledge of clinical research processes but serve different functions within the drug development and healthcare landscape.

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Infographic showing various Expanded Access Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,099 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

District Supervisor, Patient Access Coordination

Monroe, NC • On-site

PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists • 1 - 5K employees

$43K - $49K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


PT Solutions Physical Therapy rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

The District Supervisor, Patient Access Coordination oversees district-level access operations across a defined geographic area. This leader ensures consistent execution of patient access workflows, timely referral coordination, and a best-in-class patient experience. Supporting the Regional Manager, Patient Access Coordination, this role drives operational performance, coaching, and standardization across all clinics within the assigned district.

Essential Functions

Leadership & Team Management:

  • Manage the hiring, staffing, training, scheduling and performance of Patient Access Coordinators within the district.
  • Conduct regular check-ins, performance evaluations, and skill development plans, to lead, coach and develop the district access coordinators
  • Cascade regional-level goals and ensure alignment with organizational KPIs.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and patient-first service.

Operational Oversight:

  • Oversee day-to-day referral coordination, follow-up scheduling, patient preparation, and front-end RCM readiness tasks across all clinics in the district.
  • Ensure consistent execution of standardized workflows, scripts, scheduling protocols, and documentation requirements.
  • Monitor district compliance with benefit verification, authorization, and scheduling prerequisites to support smooth therapy initiation.
  • Partner with regional leaders to support the resolution of operational gaps.
  • Onsite, in supported clinics 40 hours per week

Patient Experience & Satisfaction:

  • Ensure all Patient Access Coordinators deliver a warm, accurate, and proactive patient experience.
  • Review patient complaints, delays, and feedback to drive improvements and close service gaps.
  • Partner with clinic operations to remove obstacles impacting patient readiness or timely scheduling.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

  • Track and report district KPIs including clinician schedule utilization, visits per evaluation, scheduling completion, financial clearance, and patient communication timeliness.
  • Utilize data to identify trends, workflow issues, and opportunities to increase throughput and minimize delays.
  • Support implementation of best practices originating from enterprise, division, or regional pilots.
  • Ensure regulatory and payer compliance is consistently met across the district.

Collaboration & Reporting:

  • Partner with clinic managers, regional access manager, regional clinical operations, and centralized access teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient access activities.
  • Serve as the primary operational link between patient access coordinators and regional operations and access managers.

Training & Development:

  • Deliver training, onboarding, and ongoing competency development for Patient Access Coordinators.
  • Reinforce workflow standardization, documentation accuracy, insurance knowledge, and patient communication excellence.
  • Identify skill gaps and collaborate with enterprise training teams when needed. 

Strategic & Administrative Duties:

  • Support district workforce planning, staffing models, and scheduling coverage for access coordinators.
  • Provide regular status updates, performance summaries, and improvement plans to the manager.
  • Support local change management as new tools, processes, and technologies are deployed.
Qualifications & Pay Range

Required Skills & Abilities

  • Strong working knowledge of referral management, scheduling protocols, benefit verification, and insurance authorization workflows.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Epic or similar EHR platforms strongly preferred.

Required Credentials

  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years of experience in patient access, care coordination, or outpatient healthcare operations.
  • Patient access or medical front office supervisory experience preferred.

Schedule

  • Full Time: Mon-Fri
  • Role will supervise the following clinics: Ballantyne, Matthews & Matthews Sports, South Park, Pineville and Monroe. Regular visits to each will be required.

Compensation

  • Pay Range: $43K-$49K/year plus incentives
  • (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)
Company Overview

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we're more than colleagues; we're a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training. 

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We've also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values. This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It's not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let's go further together and transform care.Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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