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.

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$171K - $265K *

Strategize and lead the operations technology vision, driving modernization and innovation across platforms to enhance business outcomes in customer service, claims, and digital solutions, while foste...

Richmond, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex DoD healthcare programs, ensuring effective contract oversight, staffing coordination, and performance management while interfacing with government lea...

Gaithersburg, MDRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex DoD healthcare programs, ensuring effective contract oversight, staffing coordination, and performance management while interfacing with government leadership to dr...

Bethesda, MDRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $187K *

Optimize clinical data management processes by leading teams and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and streamline operations across multiple com...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $100K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $181K *

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Worcester, MARemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to evidence-based decision-making by conducting comprehensive literature reviews and synthesizing findings to support medical policy development within the Medicare Administrative Contracto...

Ona, WVRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $225K *

Drive security innovation by shaping technical strategies and frameworks that protect sensitive data and systems. Collaborate across teams to embed security practices, mentor engineers, and ensure com...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $205K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $135K *

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Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $338K *

Champion DMPK project leadership by ensuring high-quality data delivery and supporting drug candidate progression through innovative modeling and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic biotech en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $500K+*

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Analyze HRIS functionality and data integrity to align technology with business needs, collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to optimize systems and enhance user experience across HR processes a...

Westmont, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.