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.
Manager / Clinical Alethic Training
$80K - $95K *
Lead clinical operations and staff development to ensure high-quality patient care. Oversee daily functions, drive compliance, and implement safety initiatives while fostering a collaborative environm...
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Administrative Director, Office of Continuing Medical Education and Lifelong Learning
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in transforming educational services by overseeing operations, financial strategies, and compliance in a dynamic academic environment. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance par...
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Clinical Care Coordinator II (RN) - Primary Care
$92K - $100K *
Transform patient care by collaborating with providers for effective health management, education, and clinical protocols, ensuring top-notch patient experiences and health outcomes in a dynamic clini...
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$115K - $145K *
Transform integration solutions by leading a skilled team to deliver seamless application interfaces and interoperability across diverse customer environments, ensuring quality and efficiency in proje...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform operations by leading clinical programs and enhancing quality assurance. Drive collaboration across teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure compliance while managing practice operation...
4 days ago
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (RN) - FT Days | Stoughton Specialty
$136K - $156K *
Drive your career with a leadership role in nursing, overseeing patient care and staff management. Collaborate with teams to enhance service quality and ensure compliance with healthcare standards whi...
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Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Antibody-Powered Division (APD)
$250K - $330K *
Take ownership of product innovation in biotechnology by leading strategic roadmaps and commercialization efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform scientific capabilities into market-drive...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care while leading the medical-surgical department. Drive operational excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure compliance with healt...
3 weeks ago
Case Management Supervisor (RN) - FT/Days
$88K - $105K *
Champion the development and implementation of a comprehensive case management program, overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with regulations while coordinating care across healthcare providers fo...
1 week ago
$76K - $126K *
Unlock potential by facilitating patient flow in the Infusion care area. Delegate tasks to nursing and support staff, ensuring balanced workloads and high-quality care while assisting in achieving dep...
3 days ago
Medical Director | Primary Care Physician
$210K - $250K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical excellence and leading value-based care initiatives. This role combines patient care with clinical leadership, focusing on improving outcomes and qua...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Champion the development of clinical operations by managing a network of providers, establishing policies, and enhancing quality programs. Collaborate with leadership to ensure operational excellence...
2 days ago
$75K - $90K *
Lead the charge in enhancing clinical quality and patient outcomes through strategic quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to drive performance, compliance, and operational excelle...
2 weeks ago
Director of Performance Improvement
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading a comprehensive Performance Improvement Program, enhancing quality, safety, and efficiency across service lines while fostering collaboration and transparency...
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Associate Director of Health Care
$100K - $120K *
Lead the development and oversight of healthcare programs, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational efficiency and guide departmental o...
6 days ago
Associate Director of Health Care
$110K - $130K *
Champion the development and oversight of healthcare programs, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational efficiency and guide department...
6 days ago
$300K - $350K *
Unlock an opportunity to lead a specialized team in surgical critical care, focusing on excellence in patient outcomes and leveraging advanced techniques to manage complex cases while fostering a coll...
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Manager - Inpatient Clinical - AAMC
$102K - $154K *
Champion the advancement of substance use disorder services, overseeing the clinical and administrative aspects of Inpatient/Residential units. Lead, support, and develop staff while ensuring complian...
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Senior Clinical Quality Specialist
$80K *
Drive continuous quality improvement and program evaluation in clinical settings. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and enhance client outcomes through effective tr...
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Senior Clinical Quality Specialist
$80K *
Shape your career by leading continuous quality improvement initiatives and program evaluations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and enhance client outcomes in a...
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Associate Director of Health Care
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer your career by overseeing healthcare operations, managing staff, and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate with departments to implement effective systems and ensure quality patient care in...
Reposted yesterday
Associate Director of Health Care
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing healthcare delivery by managing diverse departments, supervising staff, and implementing effective systems to improve patient care and operational efficiency in a dynamic...
Reposted yesterday
Associate Director of Health Care
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing healthcare delivery by developing, coordinating, and monitoring quality care programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting excellence in patient-centered se...
Reposted yesterday
Associate Director of Health Care
$110K - $130K *
Engage in the development and oversight of healthcare programs, ensuring quality care delivery while collaborating with leadership to meet regulatory standards and departmental objectives. Lead initia...
Reposted 6 days ago
Associate Director of Health Care
$110K - $130K *
Advance healthcare quality by developing, monitoring, and evaluating programs to ensure compliance with standards. Collaborate with leadership to enhance service delivery and guide teams in achieving...
Reposted 6 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.