Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) Jobs

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.

What Does a Chief Clinical Officer Do?

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.

Common CCO Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement clinical strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Monitor quality, safety, patient experience, and clinical performance.
  • Lead initiatives that improve care coordination and clinical outcomes.
  • Support accreditation, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based practice.
  • Build alignment among medical staff, care teams, and executive leadership.
  • Guide clinical operations, resource planning, and service-line development.

Qualifications for Chief Clinical Officer Roles

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.

Find Chief Clinical Officer Jobs

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.

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$146K - $282K *

Join us in enhancing physician relationships and engagement through strategic leadership, managing a dynamic team, and executing impactful career events that foster lifelong partnerships with healthca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by leading quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes and operational performance in healthcare settings. Collaborate with teams to drive data-driven strategies an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Take ownership of quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes, optimize patient care, and ensure regulatory compliance across integrated healthcare settings, driving performance and o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical quality and operational performance through innovative quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to drive data-driven strategies that elevate pati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Champion quality improvement initiatives across healthcare settings, driving performance enhancements and optimizing clinical outcomes. Collaborate with leadership to implement data-driven strategies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes, patient care, and operational effectiveness across integrated healthcare settings. Dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Drive quality improvement initiatives across healthcare settings, enhancing clinical outcomes and operational performance. Collaborate with teams to optimize patient care and ensure compliance with re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Transform healthcare quality by leading initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes, patient experience, and operational performance. Collaborate with teams to drive data-driven improvements and ensure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Empower healthcare quality by leading initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes, patient experience, and operational performance. Collaborate with teams to drive data-driven strategies and ensure com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Engage in operational integration for newly acquired clinics, ensuring seamless transitions across clinical workflows, staffing, and facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $110K *

Optimize patient care coordination by ensuring compliance, overseeing staff, and enhancing service quality in a home health setting for optimal clinical outcomes and continuity of care...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$272K - $344K *

Lead a high-performing data and digital strategy team, establishing standards for data modeling and governance. Collaborate across departments to define scalable solutions and drive innovation in clin...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $104K *

Empower clients by overseeing clinical programming and staff development. Collaborate with a dedicated team to implement evidence-based practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Optimize operations by managing the Utilization Review department, ensuring compliance and maximizing patient benefits through effective collaboration with clinical staff and Medicaid reviewers...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $112K *

Drive excellence in patient care by supervising and coordinating services, enhancing clinical delivery, and supporting staff as a resource and role model in a dynamic healthcare environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$188K - $359K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $113K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise-wide clinical strategy, managing senior leaders, and ensuring clinical excellence across divisions. Drive compliance, policy development, and resource allocation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in client reporting governance, ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple teams while managing initiatives from planning to implementation to enhance stakeholder confidence and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $173K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $225K *

Lead operational excellence by translating strategy into execution, driving financial performance, and fostering team development. Collaborate with the CEO to establish scalable processes and accounta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering quality primary care services to diverse patients, ensuring effective collaboration with healthcare teams and maintaining comprehensive medical records to enhance patient...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Drive excellence in patient care by overseeing nursing operations, managing staff, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency in a dynamic rehabilitation environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$240K - $300K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Chief Clinical Officer?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.