Chief and Staff Doctor Jobs

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.

What Do Chief and Staff Doctors Do?

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.

Qualifications and Skills

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.

Salary and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Chief and Staff Doctor Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$80K - $95K *

Support health operations by overseeing daily healthcare services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing personnel. Collaborate with leadership to maintain high-quality care standards and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $220K *

Lead comprehensive patient care by utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance health outcomes. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to address acute and chronic conditions while promoting heal...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic leadership for the PMO, overseeing project governance, resource planning, and performance reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of complex in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$223K - $313K *

Lead the charge in evaluating complex clinical scenarios and authorizing services based on national guidelines and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure quality ca...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Inspire organizational excellence as you lead strategic initiatives, drive operational success, and foster client relationships. Collaborate with the Board to enhance healthcare services and ensure su...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Optimize hospital operations by leading clinical and support departments, ensuring quality patient care, financial performance, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with executive leadership...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$310K - $320K *

Drive comprehensive outpatient care by delivering preventive and primary services, supervising staff, and enhancing patient experiences while ensuring compliance with medical standards and regulations...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Transform patient care by delivering compassionate hospice services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality outcomes and support famili...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $220K *

Lead and optimize centralized care delivery support services, enhancing operational performance and patient access. Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure high-quality, timely ambulatory care whi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$190K - $220K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing centralized care delivery support services. Drive performance improvements, optimize workflows, and enhance patient access while collaborating with clinic...

Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical pathology services, ensuring high-quality lab operations, mentoring faculty, and guiding strategic growth within a dynamic healthcare environment. Play a pivotal...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$86K - $107K *

Lead talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruiting operations for healthcare professionals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth, improve fill rates, and build sustain...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine healthcare strategy by leading cross-functional teams to develop impactful strategic, financial, and operational plans that drive growth in targeted programs/services while enhancing the hea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Wound Care Centers by managing clinical, operational, and financial elements. Collaborate with leadership to enhance patient experiences and drive business growth through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dedicated hospice team, ensuring comprehensive patient care through collaboration, oversight, and continuous improvement in a supportive environment focused on end-o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Elevate patient care by leading clinical operations and a dedicated team. Drive quality, innovation, and compassionate service in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring effective care delivery aro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$275K *

Champion healthcare delivery by providing comprehensive medical services to inmates, ensuring timely access to care while adhering to regulatory standards and promoting health education within a corre...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$208K - $250K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading operations and strategic planning at our hospital. Drive quality care, manage budgets, and foster a collaborative environment to achieve organizational goals...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Transform healthcare delivery by overseeing hospital operations, ensuring strategic objectives are met, and fostering a culture of quality and efficiency. Lead financial planning and resource allocati...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team as a Supervisory Cardiologist, leading comprehensive cardiological care, managing patient assessments, and implementing treatment plans while supervising staff and collaborating wi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality patient care while overseeing nursing staff, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing staffing needs to enhance operational efficiency and patient ou...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$266K *

Transform patient care by delivering compassionate, high-quality palliative services. Join a collaborative team focused on enhancing quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, while enjoying...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Champion exceptional hospice care by leading clinical services, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Drive organizational goals while enhancing patient and family experiences...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K *

Elevate patient care by leading skilled nursing teams, managing complex cases, and collaborating with specialists to ensure high-quality, compassionate healthcare delivery in a long-term setting...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $250K *

Drive exceptional patient care by leading skilled nursing teams, managing complex cases, and collaborating with specialists to ensure high-quality, compassionate healthcare delivery in a long-term set...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the difference between a Chief Doctor and a Staff Doctor?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional physician and medical leadership openings, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.