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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$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading a high-performing PMO, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with best practices while collaborating with executive leaders to meet client needs and drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Empower patient health as a Family Medicine Physician, delivering comprehensive care in a collaborative environment. Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing community wellness and enjoy a balanced wo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join as a strategic partner to the General Manager, tackling complex organizational challenges and driving initiatives across multiple functions to enhance operational excellence and deliver measurabl...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic leadership and operational excellence in the Emergency Department, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering collaboration, compliance, and continuous improvement in...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the Emergency Department. Oversee operations, staff development, and compliance while driving quality improvement initiatives in a...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare delivery by supervising Advanced Practice Providers, ensuring high-quality care for detainees. Lead training initiatives, manage schedules, and provide direct patient care while c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Champion the delivery of high-quality healthcare by supervising Advanced Practice Providers, ensuring effective training, scheduling, and direct patient care for detainees. Collaborate with clinical l...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$250K - $300K *

Transform surgical care delivery in a dynamic international setting, providing comprehensive emergency and general surgical services while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$300K - $350K *

Elevate the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by leading clinical, research, and educational initiatives, fostering collaboration, and enhancing patient care within a dynamic academic hea...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of primary care by leading clinical operations and enhancing patient-centered services. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive quality improvement and community health initiat...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Elevate nursing services by leading operations, ensuring quality care, and fostering team development in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with staff and families to enhance patient experiences...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower nursing excellence by leading operations and enhancing patient care in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality service delivery and compliance while fostering a cu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize clinical documentation by analyzing billing practices and coding guidelines. Collaborate with specialists to enhance quality and compliance, educate providers, and reduce denials, ultimately...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of organizational strategy and performance excellence. Lead enterprise-wide initiatives, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with long-term goals while collaborating with executive...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives that drive organizational excellence and growth. As a key advisor, you'll shape the future by identifying opportunities, fostering innovation, and ensuring alignm...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic vision and organizational excellence as a key advisor, shaping long-term growth initiatives and performance management. Collaborate with leadership to translate complex challenges into...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $197K *

Transform organizational priorities by serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO, leading cross-functional initiatives, and enhancing collaboration among senior leaders to drive accountability and mis...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $197K *

Empower organizational success by serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO, leading cross-functional initiatives, and enhancing collaboration among senior leaders to drive accountability and mission...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $197K *

Lead strategic initiatives as a trusted advisor to the CEO, enhancing organizational effectiveness through cross-functional collaboration, executive representation, and performance monitoring to achie...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $197K *

Elevate organizational impact by serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment on key initiatives to achieve strategic goals and enhance over...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$259K - $300K *

Engage in comprehensive psychiatric care and leadership within Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, providing assessments, medication management, and collaboration with staff to enhance trea...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$259K - $300K *

Elevate mental health care by providing psychiatric services and leadership within Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, ensuring comprehensive treatment for diverse populations while fosteri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care by overseeing nursing operations, managing staff, and ensuring optimal resource allocation in a fast-paced environment. Lead initiat...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of outpatient substance use treatment by blending hands-on clinical care with program leadership. Lead a dedicated team while establishing workflows and expanding community partnershi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $94K *

Join a dynamic team driving health equity initiatives, focusing on community education and partnerships to improve wellness in underserved populations. Emphasize collaboration, program development, an...

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  •   5 - 7 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.