Explore Chief Clinical Officer jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Chief Clinical Officers guide clinical strategy and help healthcare organizations deliver safe, effective, high-quality care. They partner with executive teams and clinical leaders to align patient outcomes, operational priorities, and organizational goals.
A CCO provides senior-level oversight of clinical services and helps shape care delivery across a hospital, health system, medical group, or other healthcare organization. Responsibilities may include setting clinical standards, advancing quality and patient safety, supporting regulatory compliance, and using performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. CCOs often collaborate with physicians, nurses, administrators, and finance and operations teams.
Requirements vary by employer and setting. Many CCO positions call for a clinical degree and an active or previously held professional license, along with substantial experience in healthcare leadership. Employers may seek a physician executive or another experienced clinical leader with a record of improving quality, leading multidisciplinary teams, and managing complex organizational change. Business, health administration, or leadership training can also be valuable.
CCO opportunities may be available at hospitals, health systems, specialty-care organizations, and other healthcare providers. Browse vetted Chief Clinical Officer openings on Ladders and explore senior healthcare leadership roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities and qualifications to identify positions that fit your experience and career goals.
Regional Medical Director - North East and North West Regions
$160K - $200K *
Drive transformative health care initiatives as a Regional Medical Director, providing clinical leadership across vast regions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes and en...
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Regional Medical Director - North East and North West Regions
$180K - $220K *
Unlock transformative health care solutions as a clinical leader, bridging strategy and frontline care across vast regions. Drive improvements in patient outcomes and foster collaboration among divers...
1 week ago
Regional Medical Director - North East and North West Regions
$210K - $250K *
Elevate health care delivery by providing strategic clinical leadership across vast regions. Connect networks, inspire collaboration, and drive transformative initiatives to enhance patient outcomes a...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Clinical Learning Delivery & Execution
$103K - $140K *
Drive the operational strategy and execution of clinical training programs, ensuring effective onboarding and continuous improvement across diverse teams. Lead a proactive team to enhance workforce re...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Shape the future of our organization by leading operational excellence and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance performance, drive innovation, and foster a high-impa...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the oversight of clinical services and nursing operations, ensuring quality, compliance, and effective staffing. Collaborate with administration to uphold the hospital's mission while driving per...
2 weeks ago
CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR - PUBLIC SAFETY
$216K *
Lead strategic clinical health initiatives, overseeing medical staff and programs for uniformed personnel. Ensure quality care, compliance, and effective communication while managing occupational heal...
2 days ago
Executive Medical Director of Quality and Safety - HS Clinical Faculty
$244K - $470K *
Reimagine pediatric care by leading quality and safety initiatives across multiple sites. Drive strategic improvements, foster a culture of safety, and collaborate with executive leadership to enhance...
1 week ago
Executive Medical Director of Quality and Safety - HS Clinical Faculty
$244K - $470K *
Advance pediatric quality and safety initiatives as the Executive Medical Director, integrating clinical expertise with strategic leadership to enhance care delivery and foster a culture of continuous...
1 week ago
CLINICAL MANAGER – INTEGRATED CARE – ALF
$135K - $140K *
Manage high-quality, participant-centered care for older adults in assisted living. Serve as a clinical liaison, coordinating care and ensuring safety, independence, and support through comprehensive...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Join an innovative team to oversee Utilization Management across Medicaid, Commercial, and Medicare functions. Drive strategic leadership, operational performance, and regulatory compliance while enha...
3 weeks ago
$105K - $115K *
Lead the charge in shaping a premier master-planned community, overseeing operations, governance, and resident experience while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and building high-performing...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $125K *
Lead community operations, governance, and engagement while partnering with developers and board members to enhance the resident experience. Drive financial performance, team development, and strategi...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Clinical Operations (CRAs)
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to optimize clinical operations, ensuring compliance and performance excellence. Lead and develop Clinical Research Associates while managing resources and enhancing training initi...
1 week ago
$85K - $137K *
Empower healthcare organizations by translating complex data into actionable strategies. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance performance metrics and optimize workflows, ensuring improved patien...
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Director Clinical Delivery | IHCI
$110K - $130K *
Drive strategic clinical operations and lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance population health initiatives, value-based care, and operational excellence across diverse markets, ensuring quality out...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Program Coordinator III
$197K - $276K *
Contribute to the development and oversight of a clinical nursing program, ensuring quality, compliance, and staff education while providing direct patient care as needed. Collaborate with healthcare...
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Chief Medical Officer, Detention Operations
$210K - $250K *
Drive enterprise-wide physician leadership and clinical oversight for government healthcare programs. Ensure high-quality, compliant healthcare services across federal detention facilities with a focu...
3 weeks ago
Medical Director, Population Health & Clinical Governance - Remote
$180K - $220K *
Take ownership of clinical integrity and quality oversight in population health management. Drive evidence-based standards and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements while collaborating wit...
3 weeks ago
Director of Clinical Risk Management
$85K - $100K *
Shape a culture of safety and accountability by leading and enhancing the clinical risk management program, while collaborating with clinical leaders to mitigate risks and improve processes across the...
4 weeks ago
$108K - $167K *
Elevate clinical excellence by leading regional teams to ensure high-quality patient care, driving quality improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability across multiple...
5 days ago
Regional Health Plan Medical Director
$262K - $393K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare outcomes by leading regional provider performance initiatives, driving value-based care, and collaborating with diverse teams to improve clinical a...
3 weeks ago
Executive Director, Clinical Development Neuropsychiatry Lead
$180K - $220K *
Champion the clinical development strategy for neuropsychiatric programs, providing scientific leadership and overseeing study design, execution, and regulatory submissions to advance innovative treat...
2 weeks ago
Director, Clinical Operations Program Lead
$180K - $220K *
Lead the transformation of clinical operations by strategically overseeing oncology programs, ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution while harnessing AI for operational efficiency from startup...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading clinical teams to deliver high-quality home care through effective coordination, compliance, and compassionate patient support, ensuring adherence to regulations and foster...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
What is a Chief Clinical Officer?
A Chief Clinical Officer is an executive who oversees clinical strategy and helps ensure that an organization delivers safe, effective, high-quality care. The role often connects clinical teams with executive leadership.
What does a Chief Clinical Officer do?
A CCO commonly leads clinical quality and safety initiatives, sets care standards, supports regulatory compliance, reviews performance data, and works with clinical and operational leaders to improve care delivery.
What qualifications are usually required for CCO jobs?
Requirements depend on the organization. Employers often look for a clinical degree, relevant licensure or clinical background, and extensive leadership experience in healthcare. Some roles favor physician executives or candidates with experience in health administration.
Where do Chief Clinical Officers work?
Chief Clinical Officers may work for hospitals, health systems, medical groups, specialty-care providers, and other healthcare organizations with complex clinical operations.
How can I find Chief Clinical Officer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Ladders for vetted senior healthcare leadership opportunities, review each listing’s requirements and compensation details, and focus your search on roles that match your clinical and executive experience.