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.
$135K - $237K *
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Epic Systems Analyst - Ambulatory
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Transform your career by configuring and supporting Epic applications. Engage in systems analysis, design, and problem resolution while collaborating with end-users to enhance their experience and str...
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Transform client challenges into innovative solutions while mentoring teammates and driving tech excellence. Collaborate in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment to inspire and elevate product engin...
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Deputy Program Manager - Military Family Respite Care Program - Arlington, VA
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Drive operational excellence as a Deputy Program Manager, overseeing a nationwide respite care program for military families. Ensure compliance, manage intake processes, and lead a dedicated team to d...
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Champion innovative strategies for State & Local Government, bridging customer needs with product development. Drive revenue growth and enhance customer relationships through industry insights and tai...
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$250K - $320K *
Advance your career by leading trade strategy and distribution networks. Drive product access and optimize performance across channels while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support launch...
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Remote Overnight Emergency Radiologist - Greensboro Radiology
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality emergency radiology services. Enjoy flexible scheduling options, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth in a collaborativ...
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Supply Chain Program Manager (PMO)
$155K - $185K *
Pioneer effective supply chain management by coordinating program activities, ensuring timely material deliverables, and consolidating data for decision-making across cross-functional teams to meet pe...
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Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring architectural consistency and best practices. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions while mentoring engineers and d...
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Senior Network Medical Director, Central Region
$184K - $396K *
Champion your career by leading clinical strategies to enhance cost, quality, and member experience with healthcare providers in the Central Region. Collaborate with teams to drive performance and imp...
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Senior Manager, Revenue Operations
$156K - $195K *
Own the end-to-end B2B2C enrollment funnel by transforming data into actionable insights, optimizing processes, and leading cross-functional collaboration to enhance growth and ensure successful membe...
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President, ComplyEQ (formerly WCN)
$220K - $240K *
Drive strategic growth and operational excellence in a B2B SaaS environment, overseeing P&L, leading a diverse team, and integrating scalable subscription models with custom enterprise solutions to en...
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$145K - $160K *
Lead the charge in transforming member support by defining strategy, enhancing team performance, and integrating AI solutions. Drive operational excellence while fostering a culture of empathy and acc...
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Create strategic account plans and drive revenue growth by leading expansion discussions and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial accounts, ensuring alignment and collaboration with cross-functi...
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$164K - $246K *
Unlock potential by driving customer transformation and success in strategic accounts. Leverage your leadership skills to enhance value across deployments, ensuring satisfaction and optimizing the ado...
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Champion the proposal management process by leading complex RFP responses, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling proposals that align with stra...
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Join us to lead and enhance healthcare staffing operations, driving growth and performance through strategic recruitment, client management, and team leadership. Collaborate across departments to achi...
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Sr. Staff Engineer (Fullstack/Backend)
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in architectural innovation and strategic direction, shaping long-term technical landscapes and enabling cross-functional execution at scale while mentoring senior technical leaders an...
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Operations Director - Remote in Southern Region
$110K - $130K *
Oversee operational and clinical performance across mammography centers, ensuring quality, staffing efficiency, and patient experience. Lead a team of Area Managers while driving portfolio-level metri...
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Senior Director, Field Operations & Integration
$150K - $180K *
Champion operational excellence across a multi-site healthcare portfolio, driving integration and performance improvements while fostering collaboration with practice leaders to enhance patient experi...
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Director of Compliance - Aspire Health Plan
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading compliance initiatives in the health insurance sector. Drive program effectiveness, manage audits, and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations while fostering a c...
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$112K - $131K *
Join a dynamic healthcare team providing primary and urgent care in a supportive environment. Collaborate with leadership to enhance patient care for nursing center residents while enjoying a flexible...
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$112K - $128K *
Empower residents by providing primary and urgent care in a collaborative environment. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing the quality of life for nursing center residents while enjoying a flex...
2 weeks ago
Program Chief Engineer, Cyclops (Remote considered)
$190K - $275K *
Elevate technical excellence as the Chief Engineer, guiding multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success through robust architecture, requirements management, and strategic decision-making in com...
3 weeks ago
Early Career Family Medicine Physician - 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$233K - $263K *
Drive patient-centered care by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and telehealth visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Supervise NP or PA colleagues while engaging in contin...
2 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.