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.
Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, non-MD
$176K - $294K *
Drive impactful medical strategies in Sickle Cell Disease, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and support clinical initiatives. Leverage expertise to build relationships...
Reposted yesterday
Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, non-MD
$176K - $294K *
Help us lead innovative medical strategies in Sickle Cell Disease, driving impactful initiatives and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance patient care and support clinical developm...
Reposted yesterday
Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, non-MD
$176K - $294K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead medical strategies in Sickle Cell Disease, collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance patient care and drive impactful initiatives in a fast-paced environm...
Reposted yesterday
Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease, non-MD
$176K - $294K *
Drive medical strategies for Sickle Cell Disease, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and support clinical initiatives. Lead advisory boards and engage with thought leade...
Reposted yesterday
Director of Health Services/RN
$80K - $95K *
Manage clinical operations in a memory care and assisted living community, ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance while leading nursing staff and enhancing resident well-being through effecti...
3 weeks ago
Director, Force Readiness And Response (FRR)
$170K - $200K *
Lead the charge in advancing sexual assault prevention and response initiatives. Oversee complex programs, provide expert policy guidance, and collaborate with senior leaders to enhance readiness and...
6 days ago
$340K *
Join a dynamic team where you'll assess, stabilize, and treat patients in the Emergency Department, providing critical care and oversight while collaborating with residents and medical staff to enhanc...
1 week ago
Clinical Director of Primary Care (MD/DO)
$180K - $220K *
Transform healthcare delivery by leading patient-centered care initiatives, mentoring clinical teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate across departments to enhance integrated care...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Medical Director Physician Advisor UM
$250K - $375K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through effective utilization and care management. Collaborate with medical staff and payors to improve clinical outcomes, streamline processes...
1 week ago
$221K - $315K *
Champion patient health by providing comprehensive care and coaching for chronic conditions. Collaborate with care teams to enhance outcomes and foster a positive culture, while managing a panel of pa...
1 week ago
$221K - $315K *
Transform your career by leading patient care as a Primary Care Physician. Drive health outcomes, coach patients towards wellness, and collaborate with care teams in a value-based organization focused...
1 week ago
$221K - $315K *
Transform patient care by providing comprehensive health coaching and management for a panel of up to 450 patients. Collaborate with care teams to achieve quality outcomes and foster a positive cultur...
2 weeks ago
$221K - $315K *
Unlock potential by transforming senior care through a high-touch, relationship-centered model. Enjoy work-life balance with a small patient panel, comprehensive support, and a focus on quality care i...
3 weeks ago
$221K - $315K *
Shape the future of patient care by providing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans in a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality health outcomes for diverse populations across various...
3 weeks ago
$325K - $360K *
Champion clinical excellence and lead a dedicated team to enhance health equity. Drive quality care and operational improvements while mentoring emerging leaders in a dynamic community health environm...
2 weeks ago
$325K - $360K *
Lead clinical care initiatives and foster team development to enhance health equity and quality outcomes in a community health setting. Drive operational excellence and mentor emerging leaders to ensu...
2 weeks ago
Facility Healthcare Program Manager (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory
$80K - $95K *
Transform healthcare operations by overseeing compliance, risk management, and quality improvement at ICE Health Service Corps facilities. Lead clinical programs, staff training, and emergency prepare...
3 weeks ago
Physician, Chief of General Obstetrics & Gynecology (San Francisco, CA)
$300K - $350K *
Transform women's healthcare by leading General Obstetrics & Gynecology initiatives, ensuring clinical excellence, operational performance, and physician engagement while maintaining an active clinica...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform Support Operations by leading a team and ensuring efficient, high-quality service delivery across clinical and administrative sites through effective vendor management and cross-functional c...
4 weeks ago
Chief, Division of Endocrinology
$286K - $438K *
Shape the future of endocrinology by leading innovative research and clinical programs. Drive excellence in patient care, mentorship, and academic achievement while fostering a collaborative environme...
Yesterday
$210K - $250K *
Transform patient care by leading clinical teams in mental health evaluations and management. Oversee administrative functions, ensuring compliance with policies while fostering a collaborative enviro...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Services Director - Emergency Department
$110K - $130K *
Transform healthcare by leading operations and optimizing large, complex processes within a dynamic, matrixed organization. Drive regulatory readiness and foster cross-functional collaboration to achi...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional clinical services by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and staff development within a dynamic...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the delivery of exceptional clinical services, ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance while managing staffing, performance, and continuous improvement for optimal patient outcomes and op...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering quality clinical services through strategic oversight, efficient operations, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance and optimal patient care in a home care setti...
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.