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, Quality Assurance (Clinical)
$175K - $236K *
Champion quality excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance compliance and drive continuous improvement in clinical development. Collaborate across functions to ensure regulatory readiness and de...
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Assistant Director, Medical Information & Quality Assurance
$100K - $120K *
Join our team to develop and maintain systems that monitor and enhance medical care quality. Lead complex projects, liaise with key stakeholders, and drive the integration of technology in quality ass...
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Assistant Director, Medical Information & Quality Assurance
$95K - $115K *
Engineer a comprehensive system for assessing quality in medical care. Collaborate with key health stakeholders to develop automated solutions that optimize patient resource allocation and support qua...
Reposted 4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform clinical quality by supporting training initiatives, monitoring clinician performance, and ensuring compliance with quality standards for successful operational processes and clinician suppo...
Reposted 3 days ago
Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs - Geriatrics
$180K - $220K *
Advance clinical excellence by leading dynamic geriatrics teams, overseeing programs, providing care, and enhancing educational experiences for trainees, while participating in innovative research and...
1 month ago
$180K - $220K *
Champion clinical excellence and patient care by leading a dedicated team in value-based care initiatives, enhancing provider engagement, and managing programs that prioritize patient outcomes across...
1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical excellence and patient care. Lead and mentor clinicians while managing value-based care initiatives in a collaborative environment focused on improvi...
1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Lead clinical excellence and patient care in a team-based model, enhancing provider engagement and value-based care across the Indiana market while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Provider Success- Southeast
$146K - $190K *
Lead regional operations to enhance provider success, ensuring alignment with national strategies while adapting to local dynamics and market needs, driving satisfaction and engagement across the heal...
1 month ago
$135K - $170K *
Join a team that's driving innovative clinical research across multiple regions, leading teams to ensure on-time deliverables and high-quality data management in complex trials. Support site managemen...
Reposted 5 days ago
Clinical RN Supervisor - Multi-Specialty Medicine, Highlands Ranch
$89K - $107K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee clinical operations, ensuring quality patient care and efficient workflows. Collaborate with management to train staff, enhance service delivery, and uphold professi...
1 week ago
Clinical RN Supervisor - Multi-Specialty Medicine, Highlands Ranch
$89K - $107K *
Champion efficient clinical operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring quality patient care, and fostering staff development in a dynamic multi-specialty practice environment...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead strategic and operational initiatives for a research center, ensuring efficient administration, financial management, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance research productivit...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $85K *
Elevate healthcare coordination by promoting effective individual care plans and overseeing support for a diverse caseload. Collaborate with professionals to ensure health needs are met in a compassio...
Reposted 3 days ago
$195K - $341K *
Empower healthcare delivery by leading clinical reviews, provider education, and quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance member care standards and support compliance with re...
4 weeks ago
Lead Chiropractor - 95K to 110K Base Salary - Bonus - Path to Ownership - Thousand Oaks CA
$97K - $110K *
Lead and manage a new chiropractic clinic, focusing on patient care, staff development, and clinic growth while promoting wellness in the community through education and outreach initiatives...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$165K - $185K *
Transform healthcare data integration by ensuring compliance, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams and clients to optimize processes and enhance relationships, driving operational success i...
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Director of Clinical Services - Behavioral Health - LCSW/LPC
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of mental health services by leading clinical strategies and ensuring high-quality patient care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance treatment programs and achieve institutio...
1 week ago
Associate Chief Nurse of Operations
$110K - $130K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Drive organizational goals through innovative practices...
1 week ago
Executive Administrator, Primary Care
$161K - $235K *
Transform primary care by leading administrative functions and enhancing patient experience. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize operations and integrate services across community and acade...
4 days ago
$69K - $101K *
Lead the charge in holistic clinical care management, enhancing health outcomes through comprehensive assessments, care planning, and coordination for diverse member populations with complex needs...
1 week ago
$200K - $400K *
Drive patient care excellence while leading a dynamic dental team. Oversee operations and collaborate with specialists to enhance service offerings, ensuring optimal patient experiences in a thriving...
1 week ago
Director Business Operations Population Health
$108K - $179K *
Join a team that drives operational excellence in population health, overseeing revenue cycle management, financial analysis, and strategic goal monitoring to enhance healthcare delivery and optimize...
2 weeks ago
HR - Senior Analyst, Colleague Engagement and Experience
$80K - $95K *
Develop and implement colleague engagement strategies to enhance satisfaction and retention. Collaborate with HR and leadership to create impactful programs that foster a positive workplace culture an...
2 weeks ago
Director Clinic II (Employer Clinics & Benefits Solutions)
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative health solutions by leading employer clinics and benefits services. Drive operational excellence, strategic growth, and build enduring partnerships while enhancing employee health...
3 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.