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.
Executive Director - Baton Rouge, LA
$108K - $130K *
Lead the development and operations of PACE programs ensuring quality care for seniors while managing compliance, finances, and staff development. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery an...
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Executive Director - Baton Rouge, LA
$110K - $130K *
Empower the success of our PACE Organization by leading operations, strategic initiatives, and team development to provide exceptional care for the elderly. Ensure compliance and financial viability a...
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Chief Operations Officer Behavioral Health
$154K - $254K *
Drive operational excellence in behavioral health services, ensuring quality care delivery, resource management, and collaboration with medical staff while developing strategic plans aligned with hosp...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director Clinical Services - Radiology Diagnostic
$110K - $130K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading clinical services across multiple facilities. Drive strategic initiatives, oversee project management, and enhance provider relations to ensure optimal patient...
4 days ago
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (RN) | Golden Rehab
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's committed to exceptional patient care while leading nursing services. Oversee staff management, ensure safety, and implement policies to enhance productivity and compliance in a dyn...
4 days ago
Director Destination Care Operations
$110K - $130K *
Transform patient care by leading high-acuity programs, ensuring operational excellence and a seamless experience from inquiry to post-discharge. Collaborate with clinical and financial teams to enhan...
1 week ago
$121K - $178K *
Drive financial excellence by leading the Accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate across departments to support growth and...
2 weeks ago
$66K - $104K *
Join a team that's dedicated to coordinating behavioral health care, ensuring patient rights and effective communication among medical staff, patients, and legal representatives across the hospital's...
3 weeks ago
$66K - $104K *
Unlock potential as you coordinate behavioral health processes across the hospital, working alongside healthcare professionals to ensure timely documentation, patient rights, and compliance with regul...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Clinical Care Integration
$86K - $118K *
Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated team of nurses and social workers, ensuring high-quality, individualized support for high-needs patients through effective management and community partners...
1 week ago
Senior Clinical Lead - Mental Health Integration
$130K - $165K *
Transform mental health services integration by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing access and quality for Federally Qualified Health Centers, and developing resources that drive practice change...
4 weeks ago
Remote Director of Clinical Reimbursement
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading clinical reimbursement strategies across skilled nursing facilities, ensuring compliance and optimal performance through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhan...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$125K - $140K *
Empower customer success by leading clinical programs and strategic relationships. Drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure measurable outcomes while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance...
2 days ago
$125K - $140K *
Lead the charge in managing strategic clinical programs and customer relationships. Drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure account growth while delivering measurable value and fostering collab...
2 days ago
Director, Clinical Operations (Community & Hospital)
$153K - $220K *
Drive strategic planning and operational excellence in clinical services, ensuring patient-centered care and effective resource management across multiple health service areas. Collaborate with leader...
Yesterday
$240K - $300K *
Inspire innovative health care solutions by leading ACO operations, enhancing patient experience, and driving cost efficiency through strategic partnerships and data analytics. Collaborate across team...
2 weeks ago
Medical Director - Primary Care
$210K - $250K *
Transform patient care by leading and coaching Primary Care providers while ensuring clinical excellence and operational efficiency in a collaborative environment that integrates behavioral health ser...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare through strategic nursing leadership, operational excellence, and high-quality patient care. Shape the future of clinical services and develop h...
Yesterday
$93K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional nursing care as you supervise and support the clinical team within a dedicated program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensur...
1 month ago
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health Hospital
$125K - $150K *
Transform your career by leading nursing services with a focus on clinical excellence, employee engagement, and strategic growth. Drive quality improvement and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams...
1 week ago
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Behavioral Health Hospital
$150K - $180K *
Lead transformative nursing initiatives in a state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital, driving clinical excellence and workforce development while enhancing patient outcomes and strategic goals in behavi...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing clinical programs, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance while enhancing patient care quality and satisfaction. Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to foster a...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing community health through effective management of clinical programs. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and drive quality care while fostering a supportive environment...
1 week ago
$135K - $145K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading interdisciplinary teams to enhance care for older adults. Drive quality improvement, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of excellence while mentoring staf...
5 days ago
$135K - $145K *
Champion interdisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance care for older adults, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Lead operational excellence an...
5 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.