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How much do physician assistant supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for physician assistant supervisor in the United States is $120,212.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Physician Assistant Supervisors?

Physician Assistant Supervisors are experienced physician assistants who oversee and manage teams of physician assistants and other clinical staff. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, supervising daily operations, offering clinical guidance, and assisting with training and professional development. In addition to direct patient care, they play a key role in administrative tasks, policy implementation, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Their leadership ensures that physician assistants adhere to best practices and that patients receive safe, effective treatment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Physician Assistant Supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Physician Assistant Supervisor, you need advanced clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a master's degree along with NCCPA certification and state licensure as a Physician Assistant. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, clinical workflow management tools, and supervisory protocols is crucial. Outstanding interpersonal skills, mentorship abilities, and conflict resolution help foster a collaborative and productive team environment. These skills ensure effective patient care delivery, smooth team operations, and compliance with healthcare standards.

How does a Physician Assistant Supervisor balance clinical duties with supervisory responsibilities?

A Physician Assistant Supervisor typically splits their time between direct patient care and overseeing the work of other physician assistants and healthcare staff. Balancing these roles involves effective time management, clear communication, and prioritization. Supervisory tasks often include mentoring team members, reviewing clinical documentation, and ensuring adherence to protocols, while still maintaining a patient caseload. Many organizations provide support through collaborative leadership structures and administrative resources, which helps supervisors manage both clinical and managerial aspects efficiently.

What is the difference between Physician Assistant Supervisor vs Physician Assistant?

AspectPhysician Assistant SupervisorPhysician Assistant
CredentialsRequires Physician Assistant certification and experience, often with supervisory credentialsRequires Physician Assistant certification and licensure
Work EnvironmentSupervises PAs in clinical settings, administrative roles, or healthcare facilitiesProvides patient care under physician supervision in clinics, hospitals, or healthcare practices
Employer UsageEmployers seek PAs with supervisory experience to oversee teamsEmployers hire PAs to deliver direct patient care

The main difference is that a Physician Assistant Supervisor oversees and manages other Physician Assistants, often requiring additional leadership experience, while a Physician Assistant focuses on providing direct patient care. Both roles require PA certification, but the supervisor role includes supervisory responsibilities and leadership skills.

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Physician Assistant Supervisor - Surgery

University of MD Faculty Physicians Inc.

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$99K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, provides patient care for FPI practices. Performs professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide health care services, such as, history and physicals, progress notes, discharge summaries. Makes initial diagnosis and order appropriate tests and treatment. Assists in surgery where applicable; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clinical Leadership/Outcomes

      • Works with physicians to achieve service specific outcome targets for key metrics including clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
      • Participates in performance improvement activities aimed at improving clinical outcomes and minimizing variation.
      • In collaboration with physician leadership and the multidisciplinary team, develops clinical pathways.
      • Participates in and leads quality assurance activities (i.e., chart reviews, peer review) and establishes standard of practice.
      • Advances the patient care delivery process through the application of research, evidence-based practice standards, and industry best practices.
      • Advises and influences policies and procedures that improves the delivery of care.
      • Introduces and evaluates new patient care delivery systems, models of care and therapeutic and preventive interventions that target patient needs not met by current care delivery strategies.
      • Actively participates and contributes to various department and division meetings and organizational initiatives.
      • Maintains compliance and regulatory documentation for administrative purposes and reimbursement for services.
      • Participates in accreditation readiness.
      • Supervises ancillary staff including completing annual reviews.
      • In cooperation with departmental leadership, manages all on-site activities in such a way that promotes the satisfaction and welfare of the patients visiting the site.
      • Establishes service recovery protocols; trains and empowers staff to address patient concerns; assures all patient issues are appropriately addressed.
      • Recommends staffing levels, selects and assigns staff, evaluates performance, evaluates/tests competencies (as applicable), provides orientation, training and continuing education of staff, and initiates or makes recommendations for personal actions.
      • Schedules Physician Assistants for duty hours and approves vacation requests in a manner that allows the service to function efficiently
  • Regularly visits pre- and post-operative patients, independently or with attending physician and/or students, to monitor patient progress in accordance with Medical System policies and procedures and generally accepted professional practice and JCAHO standards.
  • Rounds on inpatients to monitor patient progress in accordance with policies and procedures; relays any problems or concerns to physician. Writes progress notes in patient charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed.
  • Orders laboratory tests, x-rays and special tests and dressing changes.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
  • Licensure by Maryland State Board of Physicians as a Physician’s Assistant is required
  • CPR required
  • BLS required
  • ACLS and/or other relevant certifications as required by the department
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits