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.
Chief of Staff, Online Grocery
$199K - $210K *
Manage strategic operations and communication, enhancing team cohesion and decision-making within a dynamic R&D environment. Partner with leadership to drive operational effectiveness and culture, max...
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Senior Administrator, Systems Management
$110K - $130K *
Transform endpoint management by designing and deploying solutions across a vast device estate. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, compliance, and reliability while leveraging...
3 weeks ago
$92K - $179K *
Transform operations by leading a dynamic Scheduling Analyst team, enhancing workflow efficiency, and driving strategic improvements across departments. Collaborate with internal and external partners...
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Manager, Medical Education (REMOTE)
$110K - $130K *
Innovate medical education programs for healthcare professionals, ensuring effective training on cardiovascular devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance learning experiences and maintain hig...
1 week ago
Director, Data Quality & Integrity (Provider Network Operations)
$156K - $215K *
Drive data quality and integrity initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to enhance provider data management practices, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the organization...
6 days ago
Director, Engineering (AI Patient Engagement Platform)
$180K - $230K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering efforts to develop an AI Patient Engagement Agent, transforming clinical trials by automating patient interactions and enhancing operational efficiency for...
2 weeks ago
$275K - $350K *
Lead the charge in transforming operations by integrating AI and technology to enhance member and clinician experiences, ensuring efficient care delivery and operational excellence across a distribute...
6 days ago
$185K - $220K *
Join a team that's redefining engineering service delivery for legal and professional clients. Lead a dynamic organization focused on operational excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improv...
3 weeks ago
Leader, Solutions Engineer, Splunk
$209K - $275K *
Elevate your career by leading and developing a high-performing Solutions Engineering team. Drive strategic alignment across functions, foster technical excellence, and implement innovative practices...
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Medical Director - Florida (3)
$174K - $374K *
Shape the future of healthcare by overseeing medical policy implementation and enhancing clinical programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality care and effective medical management across the co...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate the patient admission process by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality service, meeting quotas, and implementing best practices. This role is essential in connecting clients with criti...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Champion our commissioning efforts by leading a dynamic team, managing project workflows, and driving innovative solutions in Life Science and Advanced Manufacturing. Collaborate across disciplines to...
3 weeks ago
Senior Advisor, Clinical Pharmacology
$153K - $268K *
Join our team to provide expert clinical pharmacology insights, driving dose selection and study design for innovative therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into...
1 week ago
Sys Director Total Rewards Strategy-Operations
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing Total Rewards strategies that align with organizational goals. Drive operational excellence through project management, data analysis, and cross-functional...
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Client Director - Health Life Sciences
$174K - $197K *
Champion strategic client relationships and lead virtual teams to drive growth in our Health Life Sciences vertical, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and achieving financial targets through i...
1 week ago
$223K - $285K *
Drive enterprise growth by leading national strategies for health systems, enhancing market access, and fostering strategic partnerships to ensure the adoption of innovative screening solutions across...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Coding Hospital & Physician Services
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by managing coding operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across healthcare settings. Lead educational initiatives for staff, optimize workflows, and drive improvements in co...
1 week ago
Advisor, Strategy & Business Development
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in executive communications and strategic initiatives, driving cross-functional alignment and delivering insights to senior leadership. Collaborate on high-impact projects while suppor...
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Healthcare IT Workstream Project Manager
$90K - $105K *
Drive the migration of patient data within a healthcare IT modernization program. Oversee planning, execution, and reporting for your workstream, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and delivery of h...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Elevate project management excellence by delivering best practices in IT systems integration and infrastructure analysis, ensuring compliance with security standards while supporting the Department of...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage Epic-related projects to enhance electronic health record systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement, monitor, and optimize initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizationa...
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$206K - $268K *
Lead the charge in advancing nephrology clinical programs through strategic design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices while collaborating wit...
3 weeks ago
Remote Clinical Program and Population Health Strategist-Government Programs
$108K - $190K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance population health strategies for government programs. This role shapes clinical initiatives and drives cross-functional collaboration, focusing on improving outcomes for...
Reposted 1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Help us enhance operational efficiency as a Business Systems Analyst by analyzing systems, developing technology strategies, and implementing improvements that streamline processes and boost productiv...
Reposted 3 days ago
Staff Product Marketing Manager (PMM), Patient Growth
$190K - $238K *
Lead the transformation of patient experiences in mental health care by shaping marketing strategies that drive acquisition, activation, and retention. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging an...
5 days ago
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.