Chief and Staff Doctor Jobs

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.

What Do Chief and Staff Doctors Do?

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.

Qualifications and Skills

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.

Salary and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Chief and Staff Doctor Jobs on Ladders

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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$165K - $195K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management for healthcare commissioning. Drive business development, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with div...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$230K - $270K *

Drive the future of AI-powered dental care by building a revenue-driven marketing engine that shapes growth and positions the organization as a category leader across multiple market segments...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining endpoint management by designing and optimizing Active Directory, Group Policy, and Intune solutions for a global organization, ensuring seamless integration and user pro...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $149K *

Join a dynamic team in evaluating medication prior authorizations while developing clinical criteria and working closely with healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care through evidence-based...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$176K - $230K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare through data-driven solutions. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll spearhead projects that enhance patient outcomes, leveraging your expertise to align data s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join our Clinical Science team to enhance data integrity in CNS trials by conducting meticulous reviews of clinical interviews, ensuring protocol compliance, and guiding site interventions as a Clinic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $130K *

Engage in impactful care management leadership, guiding diverse teams to enhance patient outcomes. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration to drive effective care coordination...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing physician education programs that enhance scientific knowledge of cardiovascular therapies and ensure effective learning experiences for healthcare professio...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Take ownership of clinical integrity and quality oversight in population health management. Drive evidence-based standards and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements while collaborating wit...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$188K - $245K *

Empower innovation by leading a UX design team focused on clinical workflows. Collaborate across functions, drive strategic direction, and enhance AI integration while advancing design quality in heal...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $170K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic alignment by overseeing project portfolios, enhancing business integration, and ensuring successful change adoption across the organization...

Maine, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading clinical studies in early-phase development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovative therapies and ensure high-quality execution of clinica...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $177K *

Elevate decision-making through advanced behavioral insights and causal inference. Lead a team to design measurement strategies, enhance operational investments, and drive impactful outcomes across en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$247K - $309K *

Unlock potential by leading medical strategy for hematologic malignancies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and launch readiness, ensuring impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Optimize team performance by leading field-based medical professionals, managing budgets, and executing Oncology support plans. Drive compliance and foster development through effective coaching and p...

North Wales, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading projects across teams, enhancing efficiency, managing stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate within a dynamic environment dedicated to improvin...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing PMO team, driving project success through strategic financial oversight, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Manage customer success, implementation, and support to drive retention and expansion. Own metrics, diagnose churn, and enhance onboarding. Lead a team to create a seamless customer journey and ensure...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of AI by designing and maintaining robust server-side applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable APIs and ensure system reliability in a HIPAA-complia...

New Orleans, LARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $264K *

Pioneer cross-functional collaboration to manage IS projects, ensuring successful implementation and support of applications, upgrades, and integrations while overseeing budgets and resources across S...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by shaping innovative solutions for Opioid Treatment Programs and Medication Assisted Treatment. Collaborate with clients and teams to translate complex needs into actionable product...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine medical communication by leading a team of writers to craft regulatory and scientific documents. Oversee projects, ensuring clarity and quality for diverse audiences while adhering to timeli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $195K *

Drive change management initiatives that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful adoption of technology and policy changes, while providin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $240K *

Shape the future of enterprise data and analytics. Lead cross-functional teams to drive data strategy, analytics, and AI capabilities, ensuring data is a high-value asset that enhances business perfor...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Drive program delivery across multiple products, ensuring timely outcomes by managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder priorities. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate project data...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the difference between a Chief Doctor and a Staff Doctor?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional physician and medical leadership openings, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.