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How much do medical superintendent jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical superintendent in the United States is $44.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $57.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical superintendent?

Medical Superintendents are senior healthcare professionals responsible for overseeing the administrative and medical operations of a hospital or healthcare institution. They ensure that the hospital runs smoothly, complies with health regulations, and maintains high standards of patient care. Their duties include managing staff, coordinating between different departments, implementing policies, and addressing any operational issues. Medical Superintendents typically have extensive experience in medicine and healthcare administration, and they play a crucial role in bridging the gap between clinical staff and hospital management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical superintendent?

To thrive as a Medical Superintendent, you need extensive medical expertise, strong leadership abilities, and a recognized medical degree with relevant administrative experience. Familiarity with hospital management software, healthcare regulations, and quality accreditation systems is typically required. Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills help manage staff and ensure effective healthcare delivery. These skills are crucial for maintaining high standards of patient care, staff coordination, and overall hospital administration.

What are the main challenges a medical superintendent faces in balancing administrative duties with clinical oversight?

Medical Superintendents often juggle complex responsibilities, such as overseeing hospital administration, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high standards of patient care. One common challenge is allocating time effectively between staff management, policy implementation, and clinical supervision. Success in this role often requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing healthcare environments. Building collaborative relationships with medical staff and department heads is crucial for smooth hospital operations and quality patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Medical Superintendent vs Medical Officer?

AspectMedical SuperintendentMedical Officer
CredentialsMedical degree, often with administrative experienceMedical degree, basic licensing
Work EnvironmentHospital administration, leadership roleClinical setting, patient care
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare institutionsHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverseeing hospital operations, policy implementationProviding medical care, patient diagnosis

The Medical Superintendent holds a senior administrative role overseeing hospital functions, while the Medical Officer primarily focuses on direct patient care. Both roles require medical credentials, but the Medical Superintendent combines clinical knowledge with leadership responsibilities, making it a more managerial position within healthcare institutions.

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Infographic showing various Medical Superintendent job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,054 per year, or $44.3 per hour.

KHI MEDICAL Traveling Construction Superintendent

KHI Medical

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

KHI Medical Construction Superintendent

KHI Medical is a construction company specializing in renovating hospitals/healthcare facilities and installing surgical equipment. We are looking for a construction superintendent to lead sizeable projects in active/occupied healthcare environments and be willing to travel 75% of the time. Candidates need to have a strong background and familiarity with all aspects of construction, including submitting RFIs, reading/interpreting blueprints, hands-on MEP coordination, and hospital construction containment requirements.

Job Purpose

KHI Medical Superintendents are vital to the success of projects. They are the company's onsite representatives, keeping employees, subcontractors, material deliveries, and the onsite workflow on schedule. KHI Medical Superintendents are expected to work with and lead the project team. This role requires consistent client communication, strict attention to hospital standards (including infection control/containment), and reliable administrative follow-through.

Key Attributes of a KHI Medical Superintendent

KHI Medical superintendents must be construction experts for all onsite work activities and have experience managing all aspects of a construction project. This includes:

  • Lead day-to-day onsite operations; coordinate subcontractors, deliveries, and site logistics in occupied/active hospital areas as required.
  • Construction containment: implement and maintain containment per hospital/ICRA requirements (temporary barriers, anterooms, sticky mats, negative air machines, HEPA filtration, and dust/noise control) and document inspections/monitoring as required.
  • Blueprint/plan reading: review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings/specs/details; communicate the execution plan with the team and client before work begins.
  • MEP coordination: plan and sequence Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work (including tie-ins/shutdowns), coordinate with MEP subs, and resolve clashes/field conflicts.
  • Track and support RFIs, field coordination, and schedule updates; partner with the Project Manager to keep milestones on track.
  • Manage changes per KHI Medical and hospital standards; identify scope changes and support change-order requests.
  • Provide consistent progress updates to the Project Manager via email and phone; maintain daily logs, photo documentation, and clear field records.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

3+ years of construction superintendent experience.

5+ years of hands-on construction trade experience.

Hospital / healthcare construction experience.

MEP coordination experience on commercial projects.

Experience implementing hospital construction containment / ICRA controls.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Blueprint reading proficiency: can interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and translate them into field execution.

Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing system in Commercial & Healthcare environments.

Containment proficiency: understands ICRA expectations and can set up/maintain barriers, negative air/HEPA filtration, and dust control while work is in progress.

Ability to plan and execute shutdowns/tie-ins and coordinate with hospital stakeholders (infection control, safety, access, and scheduling requirements).

Ability to identify scope gaps/conflicts, drive field resolutions, and route change-order requests through the KHI Medical Project Manager.

Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, pulling.

Occasional activity: sitting, viewing computer screen.

Availability to work evenings and weekends as required to meet project milestones (shutdowns/tie-ins may require off-hours work).

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Will require periods of travel based on project needs.

Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.

Proficiency in:

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MS Project

Email and Internet-based collaboration tools

Bluebeam

Construction management platforms: PMWeb / Fluid CM / Procore

Compensation

Salary: Based on experience.

Benefits: Medical and 401(k) retirement plan.

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