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.
$180K - $220K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading skilled nursing facilities as a Medical Director. Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners to enhance patient care, oversee clinical practices, and drive quality i...
5 days ago
$180K - $220K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading quality initiatives and overseeing clinical care in skilled nursing facilities. Collaborate with staff to ensure compliance and provide comprehensive patient-c...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of academic leadership, guiding faculty and ensuring compliance with educational standards while overseeing program development and execution in a dynamic environment...
4 days ago
$180K - $220K *
Unlock potential by leading clinical services as a Medical Director, ensuring quality healthcare delivery in a correctional setting. Collaborate with staff and community providers to enhance patient c...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Pioneer a transformative approach to healthcare as you lead quality initiatives and collaborate with skilled nursing facilities, ensuring high standards of patient-centered care and compliance with re...
5 days ago
Physician (Hematology and Oncology Program Manager)
$180K - $220K *
Elevate your career by leading clinical operations in Hematology and Oncology across multiple sites. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient care, drive quality improvement, and foster ac...
2 weeks ago
$175K - $210K *
Empower your career with a leadership role enhancing medical content quality. Drive collaboration among teams to ensure clinical accuracy and strategic relevance in pharmaceuticals and healthcare mark...
1 month ago
$180K - $220K *
Shape the future of senior care by delivering compassionate service in Assisted and Independent Living communities. Enjoy flexible scheduling and robust support as you provide essential healthcare ser...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$250K *
Lead the charge in advancing cellular therapies by providing expert medical oversight, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving innovation and program...
1 week ago
Supervisory Physician (Pathology) GP-0602-14
$160K - $200K *
Lead a forensic pathology team, overseeing complex autopsies, guiding investigations, and ensuring compliance while providing expert consultations and insights on legal matters related to death invest...
Reposted 5 days ago
Lead Physician - Eastbrook Family Health Center
$210K - $250K *
Elevate community health by leading a dedicated Family Medicine team, providing comprehensive care while mentoring future physicians in a collaborative, patient-centered environment...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Optimize patient care by overseeing medical services, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Collaborate on quality improvement initiatives and manage emergency situatio...
1 week ago
$142K - $205K *
Unlock potential by leading and managing veterinary teams to ensure quality care and operational excellence across multiple hospitals, fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement in v...
1 week ago
$142K - $205K *
Engage and lead a team of veterinarians to enhance care quality and operational performance across multiple hospitals. Drive culture, retention, and talent development while ensuring compliance with v...
1 week ago
$142K - $205K *
Lead the charge in developing and managing veterinary teams to ensure quality care and operational excellence across multiple hospitals, fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration while drivi...
1 week ago
Physician (Chief of Medicine) - Recruitment Incentive
$210K - $250K *
Lead the charge in healthcare excellence by managing operations and driving patient care initiatives in a dynamic medical environment. Collaborate with leadership to uphold quality standards, resource...
4 weeks ago
Medical Director/Attending Physician
$375K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care in skilled nursing facilities. As a Medical Director, you'll lead quality initiatives, collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, and ensure complianc...
Today
Division Chief - Vascular Surgery
$300K - $350K *
Lead the growth of a high-volume Vascular Surgery Division, enhancing clinical, surgical, and educational initiatives while collaborating with a dynamic team in a prestigious academic medical center...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Transform the healthcare experience for Veterans by providing comprehensive primary care in a collaborative clinic setting. Utilize your expertise in Family or Internal Medicine to enhance patient out...
Today
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in enhancing nursing practices through policy development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering professional growth in staff to deliver exceptional patient care aligned with f...
Reposted 5 days ago
$210K - $250K *
Transform patient care by conducting advanced diagnostic evaluations and integrating clinical data to enhance treatment pathways. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve neurological healt...
2 weeks ago
$300K - $350K *
Unlock an opportunity to lead a specialized team in surgical critical care, focusing on excellence in patient outcomes and leveraging advanced techniques to manage complex cases while fostering a coll...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Chief Strategy Officer - MercyOne
$160K - $200K *
Drive strategic excellence in healthcare by leading business development, planning, and population health initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure that the mission and values guide MercyOne’s evo...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Chief Medical Officer - HCA Houston W - Houston MC
$300K - $350K *
Champion high-quality, patient-centered care by leading clinical initiatives, enhancing performance standards, and fostering collaboration among medical staff to ensure optimal patient experiences and...
6 days ago
$210K - $250K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic surgical team, providing comprehensive care for Veterans. Utilize your expertise in general surgery, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute t...
3 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.