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.
Wound Care Physician Assistant
$122K - $126K *
Grow your career with a rewarding opportunity in wound care. Join a collaborative team providing essential services across multiple facilities, enhancing the quality of life for residents. Enjoy a fle...
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Wound Care Physician Assistant
$122K - $127K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality wound care services in a flexible, supportive environment. This float position allows for collaboration across multiple facilities, focusing on i...
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Wound Care Physician Assistant
$122K - $127K *
Join a dynamic team providing specialized wound care in a flexible, supportive environment. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient quality of life, delivering high-quality care a...
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$83K - $112K *
Manage patient care by providing skilled nursing services in home settings, coordinating care, and educating families. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team...
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$150K - $180K *
Optimize quality operations for large-scale data pipelines, ensuring high standards and consistency across diverse datasets. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and reliability in audio data processing...
2 weeks ago
Vice President, Client Management
$160K - $200K *
Shape the future of client management by leading strategic planning and enhancing RCM client relationships. Drive operational performance and scalability while leveraging analytics and AI to meet clie...
2 days ago
Delivery Manager - Decypher Corporate
$135K - $150K *
Unlock potential by overseeing project operations and client relationships, driving growth through strategic partnerships and best practices. Lead teams to achieve business goals while ensuring high s...
5 days ago
$80K - $130K *
Optimize research operations by leading cross-team initiatives, establishing effective tracking systems, and maintaining a dynamic evidence repository. Drive efficiency and clarity in processes while...
3 weeks ago
Case Manager - Healthcare Appeals & Patient Access Advocate
$83K - $112K *
Partner with us to navigate complex patient cases and ensure seamless access to care. Utilize critical thinking and communication skills to manage authorizations and appeals, collaborating with divers...
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Senior Director, Client Growth & Strategy, DHS
$200K - $250K *
Reimagine growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing digital services and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to drive business development, capture opportunities, and f...
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$180K - $220K *
Unlock your potential by driving enterprise growth in healthcare. Join a dynamic team focused on building relationships with health systems and provider organizations, leveraging a robust support engi...
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Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist
$500K+*
Join a dynamic team as a Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist, interpreting STAT/ER cases with a flexible schedule. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment, committed to quality care and...
2 weeks ago
Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Lead
$198K - $230K *
Drive innovation in metabolic health by integrating clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance product offerings that support health insights in a dyn...
Reposted 1 week ago
$126K - $174K *
Drive transformation by leading complex, cross-functional projects that solve strategic business challenges. Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver data-driven insights and compelling presentation...
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Manager, Clinical Data Acquisition
$73K - $130K *
Drive the acquisition and usability of clinical data to enhance healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze data gaps, implement integrations, and optimize processes, ensuring timel...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Forward Deployed Engineer
$152K - $205K *
Lead the charge in architecting AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients, transforming complex data governance challenges into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape product evo...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $190K *
Unlock your potential by engaging key Gastroenterology stakeholders, driving product utilization, and exceeding sales goals through strategic collaboration and compliance in a dynamic healthcare envir...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Innovation and Delivery
$200K - $250K *
Drive critical initiatives by navigating ambiguity, building effective operating models, and ensuring measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment. Engage with leadership to implement AI solutions and...
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Senior Product Engineer, Accessibility
$106K - $147K *
Help us transform accessibility in our products by leading initiatives, building automated tests, and enabling teams to integrate accessibility checks seamlessly into their workflows, ensuring complia...
6 days ago
Senior Safety Physician - CNS (remote)
$222K - $356K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Safety Physician, leading safety oversight for late-stage CNS clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive risk management and regulatory su...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$252K - $315K *
Champion psychiatric practice excellence by developing standards and frameworks, enhancing clinician support, and driving quality improvement initiatives to elevate patient outcomes and operational ef...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $170K *
Transform complex Federal consulting engagements by leading diverse teams, establishing strategies, and ensuring practical outcomes that enhance government capabilities and client trust...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $180K *
Unlock potential by managing key relationships with insurance partners, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic, team-focused environment. Thrive in a collaborative setting that dr...
4 weeks ago
Primary Care Physician - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$253K - $302K *
Empower patient care by managing diverse needs through in-office and tele-health visits. Collaborate with clinical teams, supervise colleagues, and engage in continuous learning to enhance healthcare...
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Primary Care Physician - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$253K - $302K *
Manage a diverse patient panel, providing comprehensive care through in-office, tele-health, and procedural services. Collaborate with clinical teams and supervise colleagues while engaging in continu...
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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.