# Lead Physician Assistant

Occupation

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A Lead Physician Assistant oversees a team of physician assistants within a clinic, hospital department, or health system, blending direct patient care with supervisory duties like staff scheduling and mentoring newer PAs. This person typically has years of clinical experience and strong EHR proficiency (Epic, Cerner) alongside solid regulatory and compliance knowledge to ensure the practice meets licensing and quality standards. They report to physicians or medical directors and often serve as the liaison between frontline PAs and administrative leadership.

Top skills: [Clinical Leadership](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/clinical-leadership)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Physician Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/physician-assistant)
- Often leads to: [Medical Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/medical-director)

## Similar roles

[Clinical Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-manager), [Medical Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/medical-director), [Nurse Practitioner](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/nurse-practitioner), [Physician Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/physician-assistant), [Physician Practice Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/physician-practice-manager)

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