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.
$80K - $95K *
Lead the development and oversight of a comprehensive Behavioral Health delivery system, ensuring adherence to standards and effective service coordination across multiple stakeholders. Engage in clin...
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Transform patient care by leading clinical excellence, mentoring staff, and driving quality initiatives. Collaborate across teams, foster a positive culture, and enhance team competencies within a fas...
3 weeks ago
$210K - $250K *
Transform the legal landscape by leading regulatory strategies in healthcare, managing compliance, and advising on critical legal matters, while building and shaping a high-performing legal function w...
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$80K - $95K *
Elevate research excellence by leading pre-clinical and clinical projects, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective management of scope, budget, and resources while fostering collaborat...
3 weeks ago
$500K+*
Drive excellence in clinical risk management and patient safety by collaborating with cross-functional leaders to foster a culture of high reliability, compliance, and continuous learning while enhanc...
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$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by managing patient care and resources in a dynamic healthcare environment. Lead a dedicated team, ensure safety protocols, and foster professional growth while delivering high-qua...
2 days ago
Director of Health & Wellness (Senior Living)
$100K - $120K *
Lead the health and well-being of residents by ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing clinical staff, and enhancing care quality through effective management and communication within the com...
4 days ago
Medical Director / Psychiatrist
$210K - $250K *
Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive psychiatric care, diagnosing and treating mental health disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary tea...
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Medical Director / Psychiatrist
$210K - $250K *
Unlock potential by providing expert psychiatric care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to diagnose, treat, and prevent mental health dis...
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Drive excellence in surgical care by leading clinical operations, ensuring integrated patient-focused services, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance outcomes and efficiency within the Su...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock the potential of clinical care through effective informatics leadership. Lead initiatives for electronic health record optimization and standardization, enhancing clinician workflows and suppor...
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$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with us as you oversee mental health programs, providing clinical supervision and leadership to professionals while ensuring compliance with standards and delivering high-quality care...
3 weeks ago
$200K - $250K *
Take ownership of a global medical information service, leading a team to establish processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance. Collaborate across departments to support commercial launches and...
2 weeks ago
Labor, Delivery & Postpartum (LDRP) Services Director
$126K - $145K *
Champion quality care by overseeing delivery room operations, ensuring compliance with nursing standards, and fostering patient relationships. Lead a dedicated team while enhancing service delivery an...
2 weeks ago
Director, Chronic Practice Liaison - Remote
$126K - $210K *
Lead strategic initiatives to enhance referral growth and provider engagement across chronic therapy markets. Drive collaboration among cross-functional teams to optimize patient progression and deliv...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Business Development, Principal VI
$165K - $214K *
Champion innovative health initiatives by leading strategic ventures that enhance outcomes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to assess feasibility and drive implementation of complex business pro...
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Chief Project Officer, and Executive Director, Capital Planning and Projects (Coastal)
$185K - $278K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading major capital projects, fostering collaboration, and driving strategic facility planning to enhance community health outcomes and operational excellence...
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Director, Clinical Product Management
$130K - $196K *
Shape the future of clinical product management by leading a diverse portfolio that enhances care team workflows and EHR capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable impro...
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Corporate Director Clinical Nutrition & Implementation-CDCI
$100K - $120K *
Champion operational excellence by leading clinical nutrition implementations across multiple healthcare locations, ensuring compliance and strong client relationships while driving efficiency and qua...
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Corporate Director Clinical Nutrition & Implementation-CDCI
$100K - $120K *
Partner with us to lead clinical nutrition initiatives, ensuring seamless onboarding and operational excellence across multiple healthcare locations while fostering strong client relationships and ach...
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Clinical Services Director (RN)
$83K - $88K *
Lead the charge in enhancing resident care by overseeing clinical services, ensuring compliance, and fostering a supportive environment for staff and families. Your expertise will shape the quality of...
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$200K - $240K *
Join a dynamic clinical leadership team to coach and develop providers while delivering direct patient care in senior living communities, ensuring high-quality clinical performance and fostering commu...
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$90K - $110K *
Champion quality resident care by leading clinical operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a supportive environment. Drive team engagement and implement evidence-based practices to enhance resi...
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$85K - $100K *
Elevate care delivery by leading clinical operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a person-centered environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance resident well-being and operational efficiency...
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$85K - $100K *
Lead impactful resident care by managing clinical operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and high standards. Collaborate with teams to foster well-being through evidence-based practices while naviga...
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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.