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.
Senior Manager Physician Practice TOCA Orthopedics
$100K - $120K *
Transform clinic operations by leading high-performing teams, ensuring exceptional patient care, and driving financial performance while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation across mult...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence and patient care as a visible leader in a growing cancer clinic. Collaborate with physicians and staff to enhance clinic performance, foster community relationships, and e...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial operations in healthcare. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while collaborating with executive leadership to drive strategic initi...
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Director, Burden of Illness Operations
$137K - $205K *
Lead initiatives to enhance clinical documentation and risk adjustment practices, driving improvements in patient care outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies that op...
Yesterday
Director - Clinical Research Physician, GPS Medical - Cardiometabolic Health
$201K - $360K *
Champion safety in drug development by leading pharmacovigilance efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive impactful decisions and fo...
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Engage stakeholders by managing the credentialing process for medical staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient care. Utilize strong organizational skills to prioritize t...
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$208K - $250K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional primary care while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. Contribute your expertise in a supportive environment with ample resources and opportu...
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Director of Resident Care - RN
$80K - $95K *
Transform resident care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing the quality of life for residents through effective care management and staff training...
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MSK Clinical Operations Supervisor
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Advance your career by overseeing surgical services and med-surg nursing operations. Ensure high-quality patient care, staff efficiency, and compliance with policies while leading a dedicated team in...
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Director Clinical Pharmacy Strategies - Medicare Star Strategy and Execution
$125K - $150K *
Transform the future of Medicare clinical strategies by leading a team to enhance CMS Star ratings and improve healthcare quality. Drive innovative cost management initiatives while ensuring complianc...
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Senior Product Manager - Clinical Data & Systems Integration
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of transforming clinical trials. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll lead crucial product initiatives, collaborate with experts, and drive innovative solutions that...
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$150K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming behavioral health operations by implementing strategic initiatives, ensuring quality standards, and enhancing support for clinic leaders. Collaborate acros...
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Lead the charge in enhancing behavioral health operations by driving strategic initiatives, ensuring quality compliance, and supporting clinic leaders for effective implementation across programs whil...
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Care Manager - Registered Nurse (RN)
$80K - $96K *
Champion patient care by building meaningful relationships and managing health plans. Collaborate with nephrologists and a dedicated care team to enhance quality outcomes for patients with kidney dise...
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Population Health Operations Manager
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Elevate healthcare operations by leading strategic initiatives in population health. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to optimize workflows and enhance quality performance, driving impactful chan...
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$151K - $207K *
Lead the Clinical Operations team to ensure high-quality laboratory testing, compliance with regulations, and effective staff training. Oversee daily operations, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive...
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Elevate the quality of clinical operations by managing laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing testing processes. Lead initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and m...
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Director Food and Nutrition Programs
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Registered Nurse, Case Manager & Care Coordinator Team Lead
$104K *
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Registered Nurse, Case Manager & Care Coordinator Team Lead
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Join a dynamic care coordination team to manage PACE participants in an ambulatory setting, ensuring high-quality care and effective case management while leading initiatives to enhance patient outcom...
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Health Plan Compliance Officer, Michigan
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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.