Explore Chief Doctor and Staff Doctor opportunities for experienced physicians ready to lead clinical teams, deliver high-quality care, and help shape healthcare organizations. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, including physician leadership and senior clinical positions.
Chief Doctors typically oversee clinical departments, guide medical staff, support quality and safety initiatives, and help align patient care with organizational priorities. Staff Doctors provide direct clinical services within a specialty or care setting, collaborating with colleagues to assess, diagnose, and treat patients. Responsibilities vary by employer, specialty, and level of leadership.
These roles generally require a medical degree, an active and appropriate medical license, and relevant clinical experience. Chief-level positions may also call for leadership experience, board certification, and a record of improving clinical operations or care quality. Employers often value clear communication, sound judgment, collaboration, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Compensation depends on specialty, location, experience, responsibilities, and employer. Chief Doctor roles may include leadership duties alongside clinical work, while Staff Doctor positions focus primarily on patient care. Browse current Ladders listings to compare opportunities paying $100,000 or more and find a role that fits your experience and career goals.
Use Ladders to explore vetted physician and medical leadership openings. Review job requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions that match your specialty, credentials, and preferred work setting.
Senior Director, Process Redesign Lead
$150K - $235K *
Join a team that's redefining business processes through digital transformation. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring scalable and standardized practices that align with strategic goals while f...
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Supervisor, Clinical Research Operations Pre-Award
$82K - $126K *
Elevate clinical research by leading the Pre-Award team to ensure compliance, budget accuracy, and timely activation of trials while driving process improvements and maintaining high performance metri...
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Drive exceptional service delivery by leading a team of program managers, enhancing patient access to medications, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering a supportive work environment...
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Medical Director - Behavioral Health
$174K - $374K *
Drive behavioral health care management, ensuring quality oversight, program development, and efficiency enhancements while leading a multidisciplinary team. Contribute to medical necessity decisions...
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Early Career - Primary Care Physician - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$274K - $309K *
Transform patient care by managing diverse needs, conducting visits, and collaborating with teams. Engage in continuous learning and utilize your clinical training while supervising colleagues in a su...
3 weeks ago
Primary Care Physician (14+) - Virtual (Washington Licensed)
$211K - $225K *
Elevate patient care by managing a virtual panel as a Primary Care Physician. Drive comprehensive health solutions through virtual visits, collaboration with care teams, and continuous learning, while...
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System Director Digital Technology - Information Systems Administration - FT - Day
$145K - $175K *
Transform healthcare technology by leading digital innovation, data management, and AI initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance patient experience and operational performance while driving the...
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Product Manager, Care Delivery
$155K - $185K *
Drive the development of a scalable care delivery platform, enhancing clinical workflows and provider tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, data-driven solutions that impr...
3 weeks ago
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Empower a dynamic sales team to exceed targets and drive growth while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, all aligned with core values focused on the well-being of both clients an...
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Lead, Operations Strategy - Specialty Services Implementation
$90K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to drive the implementation of innovative service lines, enhancing clinician and patient experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize operations and lead initiatives tha...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Forward Deployed Services - Remote
$120K - $145K *
Transform client relationships by leading a dynamic team through the post-sales lifecycle, ensuring successful implementation and continuous improvement of complex solutions while fostering collaborat...
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$150K - $225K *
Drive the development of automated data systems, enhancing data quality and engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to optimize data storage and performance, ensuring compliance and operational...
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$90K - $110K *
Manage day-to-day infrastructure and customer support, ensuring optimal server performance, security, and incident response. Collaborate on initiatives to enhance operational security and maintain doc...
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Senior Quality Operations Specialist, CAP & Monitoring
$74K - $98K *
Elevate quality operations by leading corrective action plans (CAPs) for regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accountability, resolve barriers, and ensure sustained...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director Government Programs
$154K - $196K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic government programs, managing P&L, and driving operational excellence. Oversee contract delivery, mentor staff, and foster client relationships to ensure growth a...
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Transform client relationships by managing pharmaceutical programs, overseeing staff, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program performance while adhering t...
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Assistant Director, Global Service Delivery
$100K - $120K *
Advance global service delivery by managing offshore partnerships, ensuring performance excellence, and driving operational improvements across teams to enhance productivity and quality outcomes...
5 days ago
$154K - $181K *
Lead and optimize enterprise data platforms and Salesforce AMS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to align systems with organizational goals while managing...
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Senior Advisor, Vaccine & Clinical Case Management
$91K - $151K *
Shape the future of public health by leading the development of a statewide vaccine management and clinical case management system, ensuring seamless integration and support for local health departmen...
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$160K - $200K *
Champion organizational excellence by leading HR Business Partnerships to align workforce and business strategies, driving measurable impacts that enhance talent development and transformative initiat...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive strategic management of service line integration, ensuring high-quality clinical documentation integrity. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance and optimize outcomes while performing inde...
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Remote Medical Director, Inpatient Marketplace
$215K - $408K *
Join a dynamic team to lead medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with clinical teams and providers to enhan...
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Senior Principal Solutions Architect (Federal Civilian Growth)
$200K - $250K *
Join us in shaping technical strategies and growth initiatives for federal opportunities. Collaborate across teams to develop compelling solutions that drive success in complex pursuits, ensuring alig...
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Manager, Case Management (LCSW/LMFT)
$90K - $115K *
Champion clinical excellence by leading and mentoring a dynamic ECM team, ensuring comprehensive patient care and adherence to individualized plans, while collaborating effectively with multidisciplin...
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Director, Global Business Resiliency
$150K - $180K *
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What is the difference between a Chief Doctor and a Staff Doctor?
A Chief Doctor generally leads a department or clinical team and may oversee quality, staffing, and medical operations. A Staff Doctor primarily provides clinical care as part of a healthcare team. Duties vary by organization.
What qualifications are typically required for Chief and Staff Doctor jobs?
Employers commonly require a medical degree, a valid medical license, and relevant clinical experience. Some roles require board certification or specialty credentials, while chief-level positions may also require leadership experience.
Do Chief and Staff Doctor jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Many physician roles meet or exceed $100,000, though compensation varies by specialty, location, experience, employer, and responsibilities. Check each listing for salary details.
Where can I find Chief and Staff Doctor jobs?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional physician and medical leadership openings, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.