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.
$160K - $200K *
Accelerate progress at our community health center by overseeing clinical operations, ensuring high-quality care, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability. Collaborate with leadership to e...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Oversee strategic planning and execution of complex healthcare programs, leading cross-functional teams to deliver business value while managing risks, resources, and budgets effectively. Demonstrate...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$166K - $200K *
Transform healthcare by leading nursing excellence across the system. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance patient care quality, and foster a collaborative environment while advocating for nursing and...
2 days ago
$166K - $200K *
Empower the future of nursing by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing patient care, and fostering collaboration across the health system. Drive quality, safety, and workforce development while adv...
3 days ago
VP - Chief Information Security Officer
$150K - $180K *
Build a comprehensive information security program to protect sensitive data, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster a culture of cybersecurity across the organization. Collaborate with leader...
2 days ago
$120K - $250K *
Transform clinical trials by ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards and optimize study protocols, while providing expert medical...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion risk management initiatives to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting a culture of safety and continuous...
1 month ago
Manager Clinical Pharmacy Services - Priority Health
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical pharmacy services and improving patient outcomes. Lead a diverse pharmacy team, manage drug expenditures, and collaborate with healthcare professiona...
4 days ago
Vice President, Clinical Operations
$275K - $330K *
Champion the strategic oversight of global clinical operations, ensuring timely execution and compliance of clinical trials. Lead and mentor a high-performing team while managing relationships with CR...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Reimagine clinical informatics leadership by driving EMR strategy, optimizing workflows, and enhancing technology solutions to support patient-centered care across diverse clinical operations and team...
5 days ago
$95K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at pediatric mental health care by leading clinical quality assurance and supervision, mentoring clinicians, and providing evidence-based therapy to children and families in a full...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower patient care by leading clinical operations in a high-acuity surgical unit. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes, manage staff assignments, and uphold quality st...
3 days ago
$70K - $100K *
Lead transformative mental health services by overseeing clinical operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and clients. Drive program success through effe...
2 weeks ago
Director, Graduate Medical Education (GME)
$120K - $150K *
Drive impactful Graduate Medical Education initiatives to enhance residency and fellowship programs while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple healthcare sites, collaborating...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
System Coordinator, Clinical Career Development
$80K - $95K *
Advance clinical development programs by coordinating and enhancing initiatives across the healthcare system. Collaborate with departments to implement effective strategies while managing multiple pri...
1 week ago
Clinical Operations Manager, Nursing
$85K - $100K *
Elevate clinical operations by managing Emergency Department nursing assignments, coordinating staffing, and ensuring quality care across multiple sites. Collaborate with teams to support contract lau...
1 week ago
Director Patient Care Services - Behavioral Health & Medical Surgical Nursing
$158K - $215K *
Shape the future of patient care by leading strategic initiatives in Behavioral Health and Medical Surgical nursing. Drive operational excellence, enhance patient experiences, and foster collaboration...
3 weeks ago
Head of Clinical Operations & Development Operations
$275K - $330K *
Lead and innovate clinical and development operations, ensuring seamless execution of trials and integrated processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish scalable infrastructure and...
3 days ago
$188K - $228K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading the Federally Qualified Health Center operations. Drive strategic planning, patient access, and quality improvement while ensuring financial stewardship and re...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by leading clinical services that enhance lives. Oversee operations, support staff development, and implement trauma-informed care to drive positive outcomes for individuals with...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a mission-driven team as a Clinical Director, leading clinical services and fostering a culture of trauma-informed care while enhancing staff development and program effectiveness for individuals...
3 weeks ago
Director of Provider Capacity Management
$93K - $162K *
Transform the future of healthcare by leading provider capacity management efforts. Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to enhance patient access and optimize scheduling across the enter...
3 days ago
Manager of Care Coordination RN
$95K - $115K *
Lead the Care Coordination team to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery. Oversee operations, staff development, and regulatory compliance while driving collaborative practices within a vital...
3 weeks ago
Director Clinic II (Urgent Care & Occupational Health Operations)
$100K - $120K *
Make your mark at the forefront of healthcare operations by leading the strategic oversight and growth of urgent care and occupational health, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and co...
3 weeks ago
Director of Patient Experience
$120K - $153K *
Lead cultural transformation efforts to enhance service excellence and patient experiences. Collaborate with leadership to implement initiatives across departments and the community, leveraging insigh...
Reposted 2 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.