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.
Senior Director, Head of Enterprise Clinical AI & Technology - Remote - The Cigna Group
$193K - $322K *
Join a team that leads the charge in advancing clinical AI and technology, shaping solutions that enhance clinician experience and patient outcomes while navigating complex healthcare environments...
1 month ago
Director of Clinical Operations (RN)- Hospice
$90K - $110K *
Oversee clinical operations and patient care services in hospice, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead interdisciplinary teams, drive improvements, and mentor staff to enhance end-of-life care in a s...
Yesterday
Director of Clinical Operations (RN)- Hospice
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's redefining hospice care by overseeing clinical operations, enhancing patient outcomes, and leading interdisciplinary teams. This role is pivotal in driving quality and compliance wi...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing clinical operations by managing research staff, ensuring compliance, and enhancing study performance. Collaborate across departments to meet milestones and deliver qualit...
1 week ago
Regional Director - ASC Operations
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading ambulatory surgical centers, driving operational excellence, and fostering physician partnerships. Oversee strategic growth initiatives while ensuring high-qu...
1 week ago
Regional Medical Director, 24/7 Care
$230K - $240K *
Inspire excellence by leading provider support initiatives, enhancing satisfaction, accountability, and clinical quality. Drive process innovation and mentorship in a dynamic environment, ensuring com...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety through strategic leadership. As a key player, you'll develop proactive initiatives, oversee safety programs, and foster a culture of learning...
4 days ago
Regional Medical Director - Psychiatrist
$500K *
Join us to lead and mentor a team of mental health providers, ensuring clinical excellence in a thriving outpatient practice focused on innovative interventional psychiatry and strategic regional mana...
Yesterday
Regional Medical Director - Psychiatrist
$500K *
Shape the future of mental health care by leading a regional team of providers. Drive clinical excellence and foster a collaborative environment while managing outpatient practices focused on innovati...
2 days ago
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
$299K - $344K *
Champion enterprise-wide information security and IT strategy, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data while enabling growth and innovation. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance compliance, ris...
1 week ago
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
$299K - $344K *
Join a team that's redefining information security and compliance strategy. Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to protect sensitive data while enabling growth and innovation. Collaborate with executives...
1 week ago
Director of Sponsor Operations
$150K - $170K *
Drive strategic excellence in sponsor operations, ensuring high-quality project delivery and alignment across enterprise programs. Manage a team of leaders to foster innovation and optimize operationa...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Advanced Practice Clinician, CAW
$130K - $195K *
Lead the charge in providing comprehensive in-home care and support for patients, ensuring timely clinical interventions and effective communication with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes a...
3 weeks ago
Chief Administrative Officer, Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center
$308K - $432K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee operations at a leading cancer center, driving strategic initiatives, enhancing patient care, and fostering collaboration across departments to achieve top national rank...
1 week ago
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (RN) - FT Days | Sarasota Specialty
$100K - $120K *
Champion exceptional patient care by leading nursing services, ensuring safety, and enhancing staff productivity. Drive compliance with policies while fostering a collaborative environment for optimal...
Reposted 3 days ago
Medical Director - Post Acute Care
$210K - $250K *
Lead the charge in enhancing medical management for post-acute care, ensuring timely clinical decisions and effective case reviews. Collaborate with providers to uphold medical necessity standards and...
Yesterday
Designated Pharmacy Manager - Clinical Services Development & Operations
$120K *
Elevate your career by leading pharmacy operations and innovating clinical services. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop scalable healthcare programs that enhance care delivery and meet evolving...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team as a clinical leader, enhancing patient care through management, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving. Drive initiatives to improve employee experiences and uphold high st...
3 weeks ago
$72K - $114K *
Lead your career with impactful nursing leadership, enhancing patient care operations and supporting clinical excellence in a dynamic ICU environment through education and teamwork...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $140K *
Empower members by delivering comprehensive care management, enhancing access to services, and improving clinical outcomes through innovative virtual programs and collaborative teamwork with healthcar...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing member care through innovative telehealth solutions, chronic disease management, and collaborative practices to improve health outcomes and access to quality...
3 weeks ago
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
$108K - $130K *
Lead high-quality, patient-centered care initiatives, assisting the CNO in strategic planning and operational management across multiple patient care areas to enhance service excellence and team engag...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Clinical Care Manager, Transitions of Care
$69K - $101K *
Join us to enhance member health outcomes through holistic care management, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals with complex needs. Utilize assessments and interventions...
2 weeks ago
Director of Human Centered Care, Central Region
$125K - $150K *
Lead transformative patient experience initiatives across multiple healthcare facilities, fostering collaboration and innovation to enhance care quality and operational excellence while mentoring clin...
4 days ago
Director of Human Centered Care, Central Region
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient experiences across multiple healthcare facilities. Lead innovative initiatives, mentor clinical leaders, and drive operational excellence to ensure ex...
4 days 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.