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.
$220K - $300K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading operational excellence in a dynamic acute care environment. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance performance, optimize resources, and ensure high-qualit...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Optimize patient care by leading nursing strategies, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective healthcare delivery, and fostering a collaborative environment focused on growth, service, and quality in a s...
2 weeks ago
Executive Director of Behavioral Health Programs
$103K - $155K *
Advance behavioral health services by leading operations, integrating care, and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate with teams to develop strategic plans and manage resources effectively, driving...
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Associate Chief Nursing Officer
$160K - $180K *
Transform patient care by providing strategic leadership across nursing services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering compliance with Magnet standards and regulatory requireme...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming behavioral health services through innovative leadership and integrated care. Oversee clinical operations, ensure compliance, and drive positive patient ou...
3 days ago
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Mary Bridge Children's
$264K - $326K *
Transform pediatric care by leading nursing excellence and operational strategy across a premier children's hospital network. Drive quality, safety, and patient experience while fostering collaboratio...
1 week ago
Regional Director, Clinical & Regulatory Support, Post Acute Services
$110K - $130K *
Lead initiatives to enhance clinical services in post-acute care, driving quality improvements and operational efficiency while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient out...
1 week ago
$165K - $190K *
Elevate your career by leading nursing excellence and strategic oversight in a skilled nursing facility. Drive clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and workforce development while fostering a cult...
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$165K - $190K *
Drive the future of nursing excellence by providing strategic oversight and leadership in clinical operations, ensuring high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture o...
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$180K - $210K *
Elevate the impact of data-driven insights in health policy by leading analytics, governance, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance population health outcomes through innovati...
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$225K - $419K *
Elevate healthcare delivery by overseeing utilization review and care management, ensuring compliance with medical standards while enhancing quality and cost-effectiveness in patient care. Collaborate...
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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Post Acute Services - Paducah, KY
$110K - $130K *
Advance nursing operations by managing clinical staff, ensuring quality care, and fostering teamwork in a Long Term Acute Care Hospital environment. Collaborate with leadership to drive performance an...
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$210K - $250K *
Inspire organizational excellence as you lead strategic initiatives, drive operational success, and foster client relationships. Collaborate with the Board to enhance healthcare services and ensure su...
2 days ago
Director Occupational Health Operations
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of occupational health by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. Collaborate with senior leaders to optimize services, enhance performance, and drive continuous imp...
2 days ago
$140K - $160K *
Transform organizational vision into action by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing team alignment, and driving impactful programs in a mission-driven environment focused on mental health and reco...
2 weeks ago
$225K - $300K *
Lead the charge in transforming healthcare operations by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing service excellence, and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve outstanding patient outcomes a...
1 week ago
Physician (Medical Directorship)
$200K - $250K *
Deliver high-quality, person-centered care in skilled nursing facilities, providing clinical leadership while enjoying flexible schedules that prioritize patient care and your work-life balance. Join...
1 month ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate healthcare standards by leading nursing departments, ensuring quality patient care, and collaborating with executive teams to implement strategic initiatives. Drive operational excellence and...
2 weeks ago
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health Hospital
$125K - $150K *
Transform nursing services by leading strategic initiatives, fostering clinical excellence, and enhancing employee engagement. Drive quality improvement and ensure regulatory compliance while mentorin...
1 week ago
Chief Nursing Officer - Optum, Home & Community Care Delivery
$225K - $375K *
Advance clinical excellence and nursing practice across diverse care delivery platforms. Lead a high-performing clinical team, ensuring quality, operational execution, and workforce readiness while en...
1 week ago
Director, Collaborative & MICH
$110K - $130K *
Champion organizational growth by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing community partnerships, and enhancing data governance to support sustainable funding and impactful health outcomes for the C...
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VP, Operational Excellence - #1 Hospital in CA
$210K - $250K *
Pioneer transformative initiatives by leading operational excellence efforts, ensuring strategic alignment and measurable outcomes across the organization. Collaborate with leaders to enhance performa...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering quality clinical services through strategic oversight, efficient operations, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance and optimal patient care in a home care setti...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in enhancing clinical services by effectively overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving quality patient care initiatives to support the mission of delivering hope and hea...
1 month ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional clinical services by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and staff development within a dynamic...
2 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.