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.
Primary Care Physician - Adult Medicine -Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$238K - $285K *
Champion comprehensive patient care by managing diverse needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Supervise colleagues while engaging in continuous lea...
4 days ago
Primary Care Physician - Adult Medicine -Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$238K - $285K *
Transform patient care by managing diverse needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and wellness visits while utilizing your clinical expertise and technology to enhance healthc...
4 days ago
Primary Care Physician - Adult Medicine -Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$238K - $285K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming primary care by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams while supervising NP or...
4 days ago
Primary Care Physician - Adult Medicine -Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$238K - $285K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming primary care by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams to deliver high-quality...
1 week ago
Director, Specialty Pharmacy, Trade, & Distribution
$189K - $246K *
Champion specialty pharmacy operations by leading account management, trade, and distribution efforts. Drive strategic partnerships and operational improvements to enhance patient access and service q...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $200K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of product innovation, leading a team to drive strategy and customer experience for a key transaction management platform while embedding AI to enhance efficiency...
6 days ago
WWHS Director of Account Management
$110K - $140K *
Join a high-performing team to drive client success and account growth by managing Regional Account Managers and Client Success Managers, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence across...
1 month ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on Google Cloud and Azure, focusing on data migration, pipeline development, and robust cloud infra...
5 days ago
Forward Deployed Specialist, Physical AI
$126K - $158K *
Empower innovation by building and deploying AI systems in real-world environments. Collaborate with customers to integrate vision AI solutions, ensuring reliable performance from prototype to product...
2 weeks ago
Workday Product Architect II - 100% Remote
$101K - $129K *
Lead the design and implementation of scalable Workday Finance solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and ensure compliance. Drive system architecture and integrati...
3 weeks ago
Senior/Staff Machine Learning Data Scientist
$150K - $180K *
Transform healthcare by developing and deploying advanced ML models that enhance real-world efficacy. Collaborate with clinical and engineering teams to enable data-driven decision-making and deliver...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Healthcare Partnerships Executive
$101K - $126K *
Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to implement successful channel strategies and enable market expansion, enhancing comp...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Neuromuscular, US Patient Advocacy
$126K - $234K *
Elevate patient advocacy efforts by building strategic partnerships within Neuromuscular communities to enhance care and reduce access barriers, ensuring patient insights inform corporate strategy and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Bone Access & DMAB Patient Experience Lead, Marketing Senior Manager
$149K - $202K *
Make your mark at the forefront of patient access marketing, leading strategies and initiatives to enhance the Bone portfolio experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize access solutions an...
5 days ago
Enterprise Solutions Director, Southern California
$150K - $200K *
Join us in advancing precision medicine by leading strategic initiatives within high-value health systems. Drive adoption of innovative diagnostic solutions, engage with C-suite stakeholders, and ensu...
3 weeks ago
Inside Sales/Provider Representative: CompHealth Medical Staffing
$60K - $250K *
Drive impactful connections in healthcare by matching providers with facilities. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships, negotiate contracts, and contribute to a rewarding mission that e...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Empower your career by leading and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team in full-stack and data engineering. Drive impact through collaboration and technical excellence, ensuring quality and in...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director of Financial Administration Systems Team
$100K - $120K *
Transform financial operations through strategic leadership and system enhancement in a dynamic environment while driving automation and optimizing workflows for efficient, secure, and compliant finan...
1 month ago
$104K - $111K *
Join us to lead complex projects that drive strategic initiatives and foster continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders to ensure project success and align...
Reposted 6 days ago
$140K - $190K *
Join a team that's transforming clinical trials through advanced data science. Drive the development of predictive models and machine learning algorithms to enhance patient enrollment and trial manage...
2 weeks ago
Project Lead, Client Onboarding (Remote)
$88K - $105K *
Manage the end-to-end onboarding of healthcare clients, leading cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions into coding and billing services while driving operational improvements and maintain...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead and enhance cybersecurity operations, ensuring effective incident response, threat detection, and client security assurance. Collaborate cross-functionally to bridge security strategy with tactic...
3 weeks ago
$190K *
Lead our product marketing efforts to drive strategy, market growth, and segmentation for innovative public safety software. Collaborate with teams to translate product features into compelling messag...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director or Senior Director of Translational Medicine
$235K - $310K *
Join a team that empowers translational medicine innovation in early-phase oncology, owning strategies from IND-enabling studies to proof of concept. Drive impactful biomarker integration and clinical...
Reposted 1 week ago
Clinician Coding Liaison - Medical Based Specialties - Dental
$73K - $110K *
Join a team that delivers expert coding education, ensuring compliance and accuracy in documentation. Collaborate with clinicians to improve coding practices and optimize revenue cycle management, whi...
4 weeks ago
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.