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.
$85K - $100K *
Join a dedicated team providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients. Manage caseloads, develop care plans, and ensure seamless communication among families and interdisciplinary teams while adh...
1 week ago
Supervisor, Media Strategy & Client Partnerships
$102K - $122K *
Champion client partnerships by driving strategic media campaigns and fostering relationships. Leverage your expertise in DTC paid media to enhance client success and team collaboration, ensuring impa...
2 weeks ago
Lead Director, Medical Benefit Portfolio Product Management
$100K - $231K *
Innovate portfolio strategies by leveraging market insights and driving execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and achieve business objectives in the healthcar...
3 weeks ago
$143K - $179K *
Shape and lead client implementations for a cutting-edge trading platform, guiding asset and wealth managers through system configuration and go-live processes while ensuring client satisfaction and p...
4 weeks ago
Director, Trade Strategy (1 of 2)
$226K - $292K *
Lead strategic trade initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize distribution networks and channel strategies, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and compliance while dri...
1 week ago
$120K - $140K *
Innovate cloud solutions by designing and automating infrastructure in Cloud.gov and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security, driving impactful results for clients while shap...
Reposted today
$85K - $90K *
Elevate community engagement by building trusted relationships with senior living staff and residents. Act as a vital connector, ensuring seamless access to on-site care services while fostering colla...
2 weeks ago
Nurse Manager / Clinical Coordinator - Long Term Care (LTC)
$91K - $101K *
Elevate your career by leading a dedicated team to ensure high-quality resident care in a collaborative environment. Drive operational excellence while blending healthcare and hospitality for optimal...
3 weeks ago
Family Medicine Physician (Shadow Creek Ranch clinic) 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
$213K - $254K *
Transform patient care by managing diverse needs in a collaborative environment. Deliver high-quality services through in-office and tele-health visits while supervising colleagues and engaging in con...
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Senior Manager, Program Delivery
$137K - $172K *
Shape the future of technology delivery by leading complex, cross-functional programs that drive business value. Oversee strategic initiatives, ensuring excellence in execution, client satisfaction, a...
3 weeks ago
Epic Professional Billing Analyst 2
$70K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Epic Resolute Professional Billing. Support daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and enhance workflows while collaborating with analysts and users to ensur...
2 weeks ago
Executive Director, CEO Member Relations
$147K - $265K *
Elevate member advocacy by leading a team to enhance complaint management, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while driving strategic objectives and member satisfaction in a dynamic financ...
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$105K - $120K *
Drive impactful research initiatives by leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and securing new business opportunities. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality evaluations an...
5 days ago
Staff Program Manager, CX Operations & Programs
$131K - $190K *
Lead strategic initiatives that enhance customer engagement and drive actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes, connect feedback to decisions, and advance customer expe...
6 days ago
Senior Principal Solution Architect, Security and Risk
$173K - $303K *
Unlock potential by leading the implementation of ServiceNow's Security and Risk solutions. Collaborate with customers and partners to drive business outcomes, provide architectural guidance, and ment...
1 week ago
Supervisor, Commerce Strategy & Client Partnerships
$102K - $122K *
Join a team that crafts innovative commerce and digital strategies for premium clients across various major retail platforms, enhancing their market performance and driving impactful results through c...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Associate Director - QOI Supplemental Data Operations - Remote CST or EST
$112K - $193K *
Drive the optimization and governance of clinical supplemental data sources, ensuring compliance with HEDIS and CMS standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and support strategic in...
3 weeks ago
(Remote) Project Manager - Professional Services
$85K *
Drive project success by leading software implementations for utility billing and client information solutions, ensuring top-tier delivery and client satisfaction in a remote environment. Engage cross...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
DAF365 JML Lead Engineer (Study 3) (REMOTE)
$120K - $145K *
Transform the DAF365 JML process by leading the design and implementation of an automated identity management framework, enhancing operational efficiency and security through innovative architecture a...
5 days ago
Account Director, Medical Imaging and SS
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by driving business development in clinical research and medical imaging. Build strategic client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to innovative healthcare...
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$113K - $197K *
Lead regulatory and compliance oversight for Operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with enterprise partners to enhance operational processes, implement automation, and drive contin...
5 days ago
Data and AI Governance Specialist
$108K - $149K *
Advance the organization by establishing robust data and AI governance practices. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, integrity, and responsible usage of data and AI assets, supporting both...
Reposted 4 days ago
Transaction Management Director - Healthcare
$175K - $220K *
Shape the future of healthcare real estate by leading a dynamic transaction management team. Oversee negotiations, staff development, and strategic planning to drive client success and enhance operati...
4 days ago
Precision Oncology Director - Remote
$150K - $180K *
Unlock your potential by leading a high-performing sales team in precision oncology. Drive strategic initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and enhance patient care through innovative sal...
2 weeks ago
Director, Product Software Engineering - AI
$179K - $320K *
Lead the charge in shaping innovative AI-powered software solutions, driving engineering excellence and organizational transformation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactf...
5 days 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.