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.
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
$137K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading clinical services in a dynamic environment. Oversee inpatient care, ensure compliance with standards, and foster a culture of excellence while collaborating with diverse...
2 weeks ago
Chief Medical Officer, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
$300K - $350K *
Champion quality and safety in healthcare by leading clinical initiatives, enhancing patient care delivery, and fostering collaboration among medical staff and hospital leadership to ensure exceptiona...
6 days ago
Director of Health and Wellness
$80K - $95K *
Empower residents by overseeing care delivery in Assisted Living, ensuring emotional, physical, and safety needs are met. Collaborate with families and staff, manage budgets, and maintain compliance w...
2 days ago
Director of Health and Wellness
$80K - $95K *
Engage in overseeing care delivery for Assisted Living residents, ensuring their emotional, physical, and psychological needs are met. Collaborate with families and staff, manage budgets, and ensure c...
1 week ago
Director of Health and Wellness
$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential by directing a comprehensive Health and Wellness Program, ensuring top-tier resident care and regulatory compliance while managing clinical budgets and leading a dedicated team i...
1 week ago
Clinical Policy and Practice Coordinator
$98K - $133K *
Transform nursing policy governance and clinical standards across a large health system. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, enhance communication, and drive evidence-based practices...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Policy and Practice Coordinator
$98K - $133K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing nursing policy governance and clinical standards. Leverage your expertise to manage complex projects, improve processes, and ensure compliance across a large...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Policy and Practice Coordinator
$98K - $133K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing nursing policy governance and clinical standards. This role involves coordinating policy development, managing interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring c...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Policy and Practice Coordinator
$98K - $133K *
Lead the development and governance of nursing policies and clinical resources, ensuring compliance and alignment with best practices. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical stan...
2 weeks ago
$87K - $93K *
Grow your career with a leadership role that enhances resident care through effective coordination of clinical services, staff development, and collaboration with medical providers to achieve positive...
1 week ago
$87K - $93K *
Oversee clinical operations and lead nursing staff to enhance resident care. Collaborate with medical providers, develop staff, and ensure positive rehabilitation outcomes in a supportive environment...
1 week ago
Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Manager
$90K - $110K *
Unlock potential by leading ACO initiatives to enhance value-based care, optimize performance, and ensure compliance. Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to drive patient outcomes and f...
2 weeks ago
$240K - $300K *
Champion clinical excellence by leading strategic initiatives, overseeing medical governance, and enhancing community health programs. Drive quality improvement and innovation in emergency medical ser...
4 days ago
Director of Student Wellness and Engagement
$100K - $104K *
Transform student experience by providing strategic leadership in engagement, wellness, and campus culture initiatives. Foster collaboration, promote belonging, and enhance student success across dive...
4 weeks ago
Director of Student Wellness and Engagement
$100K - $104K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming student wellness and engagement. Lead strategic initiatives that foster a thriving campus culture, enhance leadership development, and promote holistic wel...
4 weeks ago
Associate Director, Clinical Operations
$130K - $160K *
Oversee the operational planning and execution of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while managing cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, budgets, and quality o...
1 week ago
Director of Perioperative Services
$108K - $130K *
Lead the operational flow of perioperative services, driving strategic initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for exceptional patient care...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize patient record management by ensuring accurate documentation, compliance with regulations, and effective collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and operational ef...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Risk Management Coordinator
$68K - $126K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety and quality. As a Clinical Risk Management Coordinator, you'll drive performance improvement initiatives, analyze data, and collaborate across...
Reposted 1 week ago
Clinical Risk Management Coordinator
$68K - $126K *
Advance your career by enhancing quality and safety in healthcare. Collaborate across departments to implement risk management strategies and drive performance improvement initiatives that impact pati...
1 week ago
Clinical Risk Management Coordinator
$68K - $126K *
Empower quality improvement initiatives across departments by analyzing data, enhancing processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate risks and improve patient safety in a multi-campus he...
1 week 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.