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.
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of audit technology by leading deployments, writing production code, and building a strong engineering team to deliver innovative AI solutions for enterprise cust...
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Mission Liaison / Analyst Lead (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Engage with mission owners and stakeholders to translate needs into actionable requirements. Lead cross-team collaboration, manage user training, and ensure traceability throughout the software develo...
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Advisor II, Health Supply Chain, Continuity of Integrated Health Services (CIHS) Project
$80K - $95K *
Empower global health initiatives by enhancing supply chain systems across multiple countries. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and capacity building in logistics and procureme...
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Manager, Client Onboarding & Operations
$145K - $160K *
Shape exceptional client experiences by leading onboarding and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and exceeding client expectation...
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$149K - $170K *
Transform healthcare analytics by delivering actuarial insights for employer benefits, specializing in claims modeling, data evaluation, and client engagement to drive value-based care innovation and...
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$195K - $245K *
Champion AI strategy and implementation in healthcare, leading a team to deliver measurable value. Drive business development, client engagement, and practice growth while shaping innovative solutions...
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Executive Director Access Services - Immunology
$255K - $424K *
Lead the development and execution of Immunology access services strategy, ensuring seamless patient and provider experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance reimbursement initiatives and d...
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Remote Clinical Psychologist - Older Adults | PhD / PsyD | Pennsylvania | Telehealth
$100K - $120K *
Transform mental healthcare for older adults by delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy in a supportive, fully remote environment. Enjoy flexible scheduling, administrative support, and...
3 weeks ago
Director, Enterprise Enablement
$150K - $180K *
Drive transformative AI initiatives across departments by leading a strategic team in designing scalable, agentic workflows that enhance decision-making and efficiency, ensuring measurable business ou...
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$225K - $250K *
Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare operations across multiple sites, managing a diverse team to enhance profitability and efficiency while fostering strategic relationships with C-suite executiv...
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Staff Psychiatrist (MD or DO) - Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | New Mexico
$300K - $500K *
Bring your expertise to a flexible and autonomous telehealth psychiatrist role, focusing on patient-centered care for mental health conditions. Enjoy administrative support and opportunities for profe...
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$101K - $126K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate across departments, manage risks, and mentor others while leveraging best practic...
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Drive community engagement by building relationships with healthcare providers, educating them on enteral nutrition and respiratory services, and achieving market share goals through strategic sales i...
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Clinical Quality PM, One Medical Senior Health
$68K - $92K *
Unlock potential by leading clinical quality initiatives, optimizing outcomes, and enhancing preventive care strategies across the healthcare enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...
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Remote Clinical Psychologist - Older Adults | PhD / PsyD | North Carolina | Telehealth
$80K - $100K *
Grow your career with a supportive telehealth team delivering evidence-based psychotherapy to older adults. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive rates, and the opportunity to focus on patient care w...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform quality assurance by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and managing complex client projects. Drive excellence in drug importation and quality documentation while fostering stron...
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Healthcare Improvement Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Manage the operational backbone of multiple HCI portfolios by coordinating and executing initiatives, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and overseeing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables fo...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Director Product Management
$172K - $287K *
Join us to shape the future of pharmacy by leading product strategy and innovation. Drive growth and commercialization for a diverse portfolio of healthcare technology solutions, influencing enterpris...
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Director of Product - Partnerships - FuzeRx
$187K - $234K *
Drive the future of patient care by leading product strategy across Virtual Pharmacy, Patient App, and Partnerships. Shape high-impact initiatives, mentor teams, and enhance operational excellence thr...
3 weeks ago
$104K - $143K *
Unlock member engagement and satisfaction by leading initiatives that enhance the consumer experience. Drive strategies for retention and growth while collaborating across teams to optimize performanc...
1 week ago
$119K - $179K *
Lead the charge in architecting FHIR-compliant data models to enhance clinical data integration and usability, supporting patient care and research initiatives across the organization...
3 weeks ago
Business Area manager (Nursing)
$100K - $120K *
Deliver exceptional nursing services by managing a remote team, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Partner with various stakeholders to enhance patient care and servic...
Reposted 1 week ago
Manager, Distributed Medical Education
$80K - $99K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of medical education by providing strategic leadership and operational management for regional education initiatives, enhancing partnerships, and ensuring high-qu...
1 week ago
Director of Expert Services, Security and Risk
$150K - $180K *
Drive strategic initiatives in Security and Risk Services, leading a team of consultants to enhance customer value and operational resilience across North America. Foster relationships, ensure deliver...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Epidemiology - Remote
$159K - $273K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of epidemiology by leading innovative research initiatives, fostering scientific excellence, and driving client impact across diverse sectors. Leverage your exper...
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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.