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.
$110K - $130K *
Shape health policy as a regulatory affairs expert, analyzing evolving federal and state regulations. Collaborate across divisions to enhance community health centers' operations and support equitable...
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Lead Chiropractor/Clinic Director
$70K - $100K *
The Lead Chiropractor/Clinic Director is responsible for providing high-quality chiropractic care and leading a new state-of-the-art clinic. This role involves evaluating patients, performing manual a...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing clinical program operations by managing staff, improving workflows, and ensuring quality assurance. Collaborate with teams to develop and implement effective strategies th...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Deliver interim nursing leadership and stabilize operations across facilities, ensuring compliance and quality care. Mentor staff, support audits, and manage clinical crises while traveling frequently...
3 weeks ago
VP of Quality and Patient Safety
$150K - $180K *
Advance quality patient care by leading performance improvement initiatives and overseeing quality management programs across multi-site healthcare organizations, ensuring compliance and excellence in...
3 weeks ago
$76K - $103K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by facilitating safe transitions from hospital to home. Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to develop and implement effective discharge pla...
1 week ago
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Neuro Surgical ICU
$104K - $156K *
Transform patient care as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered services in the Neuro Surgical ICU. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance outcomes and support nu...
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$394K - $481K *
Lead the charge in clinical development strategy for groundbreaking gene-editing therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and ensure compliance, while providing...
3 days ago
Nurse Manager - Clinical Education
$114K - $162K *
Transform clinical education by leading nursing training initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing staff development across multiple healthcare facilities to achieve hi...
5 days ago
Nurse Manager - Clinical Education
$114K - $162K *
Shape the future of nursing education by managing clinical training programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering staff development across multiple healthcare facilities to enhance patient care outcome...
5 days ago
VP of Quality and Patient Safety
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in driving risk management strategies across the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing risk reduction initiatives by fostering educational programs...
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$110K - $130K *
Optimize nursing operations by establishing policies and standards, ensuring quality patient care, and developing staff training programs, while collaborating with various healthcare teams to enhance...
Reposted 6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion excellence in nursing leadership! Drive the vision, policies, and standards of the Nursing Department while managing staff, resources, and educational programs to enhance patient care across...
Reposted 6 days ago
Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health
$110K - $130K *
Transform nursing services by organizing and coordinating education programs, ensuring excellence in patient care, and leading nursing staff development within a healthcare setting...
Reposted 6 days ago
Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health
$110K - $130K *
Inspire excellence in nursing services by leading, coordinating, and evaluating comprehensive patient care programs and nursing education initiatives within a dynamic health care environment...
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$110K - $130K *
Innovate nursing practices and lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of patient care, staff training, and departmental objectives in a dynamic healthcare setting...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead nursing services, enhance patient care, and shape departmental policies within a top-level healthcare organization dedicated to excellence and innovation in community healt...
Reposted 6 days ago
Chief Communications Officer - Oxford College of Emory University
$125K - $150K *
Lead the development and execution of strategic communications and marketing initiatives to enhance Oxford College's national and global presence, collaborating with senior administration and various...
3 weeks ago
Charge Nurse-Medical Surgical Acute
$85K - $100K *
Lead a team of nurses in delivering exceptional patient care while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Drive operational excellence and foster a collaborative environment to...
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$95K - $115K *
Empower your career by providing analytic support for performance improvement and labor productivity initiatives. Collaborate with leaders to develop standards, enhance data integrity, and optimize be...
6 days ago
Behavioral Health Regional Manager of Operations - Skilled Nursing Facilities
$120K - $130K *
Drive growth and enhance operations across skilled nursing and assisted living facilities through strong leadership and relationship-building, balancing remote work and field engagements to optimize s...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Director of Strategy and Integration | SA Med Center
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead referral development and marketing initiatives, overseeing admissions and staff training. Drive strategic goals through effective relationship management and program develo...
1 week ago
$76K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring data integrity and quality across fundraising systems. Utilize your analytical skills to enhance operations, support data governance, and drive continuous impr...
Yesterday
Director of Outpatient Nursing
$90K - $110K *
Elevate patient care by leading outpatient services, ensuring compliance, quality, and staff development. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and patient satisfaction while...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated healthcare team, ensuring quality, safety, and effective communication. Drive improvements and foster relationships while managing resources and staff devel...
2 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.