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.
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Drive analytics excellence by leading a team to deliver impactful insights, enhance reporting capabilities, and support strategic decision-making across diverse business functions. Foster collaboratio...
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Drive excellence in master data management by leading identity resolution, ensuring data integrity, and establishing governance standards for patient and provider domains. Collaborate with stakeholder...
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Lead engineering efforts by writing production code and mentoring a team. Drive modernization initiatives through Java microservices while managing performance and growth of engineers. Collaborate wit...
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Psychiatrist - Collaborating Physician - Remote
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Engage with a dedicated team by providing clinical oversight to psychiatric NPs/PAs. This remote role focuses on ensuring best practices, reviewing medical records, and supporting effective treatment...
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Executive Medical Director (Retina Program)
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Drive impactful clinical trials in ophthalmology with leadership in study design, execution, and biomarker strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and regulatory compliance...
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Director, Health Systems Management
$182K - $217K *
Unlock operational excellence as a strategic leader driving cross-functional initiatives, enhancing escalation processes, and fostering collaboration to achieve measurable outcomes in a dynamic enviro...
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Champion the development of clinical operations by managing a network of providers, establishing policies, and enhancing quality programs. Collaborate with leadership to ensure operational excellence...
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Telemedicine Primary Care Physician
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Champion high-quality virtual outpatient care in a collaborative environment, providing comprehensive services with autonomy and support from experienced staff, all while enjoying a flexible schedule...
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Advance your career by leading nursing clinical programs focused on Infection Control and Disease Prevention. Collaborate with facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance nursing stan...
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Physician - Home Based Primary Care - Chico
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Champion patient care by leading an interprofessional team, managing a panel of 100-125 patients through home visits and consultations. Drive quality outcomes in a supportive environment focused on pa...
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System Manager of Enterprise Resilience
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise-wide Business Continuity programs, ensuring critical healthcare services remain uninterrupted. Collaborate across teams to strengthen resilience and deliver mea...
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Medical Director - Inpatient Review
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Collaborate with a dedicated team of physicians to ensure high-quality inpatient care through clinical expertise, thorough reviews, and utilization management. Advance patient outcomes by utilizing st...
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Senior Scientific Director (Virology)
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Lead the charge in developing and overseeing scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring high-quality contributions and strategic client interactions to drive growth and innovation...
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Elevate the standards of security and discipline by supervising staff, conducting inspections, and resolving issues within a correctional institution. Your leadership will ensure a safe environment fo...
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Nurse Manager - UW Medical Center Surgical Services
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Transform patient care by leading a dynamic surgical team, ensuring excellence in operations, compliance, and staff management while enhancing the overall patient experience in a fast-paced environmen...
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Senior Director, Client Growth & Strategy, HHS
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Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...
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Shape the future of IT capacity management by ensuring resources meet business demand in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, manage risks, and align strategies for...
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Business Project Manager - Global Client Services
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Lead the charge in executive support and strategic sales initiatives, managing schedules, communications, and events for the EVP of Global Client Services. Drive efficiency and stakeholder engagement...
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Elevate your career by leading strategic IT solutions and driving software asset management excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor peers, and influence outcomes through innovative analysis...
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Transform clinical trials by ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards and optimize study protocols, while providing expert medical...
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Drive operational excellence by overseeing day-to-day functions and enhancing processes to ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate across teams to boost performance and elevate patient satisfact...
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Optometrist - Doctor of Optometry (Employee)
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Join a dynamic team to conduct comprehensive eye exams and diagnose ocular conditions using innovative technology. Educate patients on eye care and develop personalized treatment plans in a hybrid wor...
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Optometrist - Doctor of Optometry (Employee)
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Empower patients by delivering exceptional eye care solutions. Conduct comprehensive exams, diagnose conditions, and create personalized treatment plans in a dynamic, patient-centered environment that...
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Optometrist - Doctor of Optometry (Employee)
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care solutions while thriving in a dynamic, patient-centered environment. Utilize innovative technology to conduct comprehensive exams and cr...
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Principal Forward Deployed Engineer
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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.