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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$150K - $175K *

Drive innovative safety strategies and oversee comprehensive security programs, ensuring public safety and emergency preparedness at all organizational levels while collaborating closely with key stak...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing laboratory services across multiple states, ensuring quality and efficiency while fostering collaboration among teams. Drive operational excellence and strategic initiativ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading a dedicated team to ensure exceptional client care and compliance. Oversee staff training, coordinate services, and maintain high standards in a dynamic environment focu...

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

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives in project and service management, enhancing portfolio visibility and governance across Information Systems. Drive operational excellence and foster collaboration...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic project and service management, enhancing portfolio visibility and governance across Information Systems. Collaborate with leaders to ensure alignment with organizational...

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee daily operations of assigned unit to ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care. Lead and develop staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $226K *

Manage and oversee pharmacy practice programs, ensuring quality patient care and efficient medication systems. Collaborate with healthcare teams, lead departmental initiatives, and drive performance i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage in the coordination and evaluation of ambulatory care services, driving policy implementation and program development to enhance healthcare delivery across facilities. Collaborate with stakehol...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Elevate patient care by providing comprehensive primary health solutions, fostering wellness, and collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes for diverse patient populati...

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

$180K - $220K *

Champion health by providing comprehensive patient care, managing chronic conditions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance wellness through education and effective treatment plan...

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

$91K - $164K *

Lead the charge in ensuring safe and efficient pharmacy operations, overseeing medication management, staff supervision, and compliance with health standards while collaborating with healthcare profes...

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

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in strategic vision and operational management, ensuring financial viability and success for a healthcare organization. Engage with the community and Board to address healthcare needs...

3 weeks ago

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

$101K - $134K *

Pioneer the growth of wound care programs by overseeing operations, staff management, financial oversight, and community engagement, within a collaborative healthcare environment focused on innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through strategic quality initiatives. Lead the development and implementation of quality standards, collaborating with clinical leaders to drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic initiatives by managing complex projects that enhance agency-wide programs and ensure mission success. Collaborate across departments to address critical issues and support the Chief F...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Optimize agency-wide programs by managing special projects, coordinating with leadership, and evaluating Fire and Aviation Management initiatives to ensure mission success and strategic alignment acro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $99K *

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

$250K - $300K *

Transform your career with a leadership role in physiatric care, blending remote oversight and on-site support. Guide clinical standards, enhance rehabilitation outcomes, and collaborate with multidis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $417K *

Lead the charge in utilization management by advising clinical teams and enhancing patient care through expert insights, data analysis, and collaborative decision-making. Be the key link between medic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $417K *

Lead the charge in optimizing patient care through effective utilization management, collaborating with medical staff to enhance decision-making processes, and driving continuous quality improvements...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Champion clinical leadership across vast regions, ensuring strategic alignment and quality care delivery. Influence health system transformation, foster collaboration, and drive improvements for diver...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of health care by providing strategic clinical leadership across vast regions, ensuring quality care delivery, fostering collaboration, and driving system-wide improvements for divers...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive transformative health care initiatives as a Regional Medical Director, providing clinical leadership across vast regions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes and en...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Unlock transformative health care solutions as a clinical leader, bridging strategy and frontline care across vast regions. Drive improvements in patient outcomes and foster collaboration among divers...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Elevate health care delivery by providing strategic clinical leadership across vast regions. Connect networks, inspire collaboration, and drive transformative initiatives to enhance patient outcomes a...

Timmins, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.