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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$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of Veteran care by leading a Primary Care clinic, ensuring high-quality services and patient satisfaction while overseeing clinical staff and operations. Drive effective healthcare de...

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

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in strategic planning and execution, partnering with the CEO and leadership team to drive high-priority initiatives and optimize company performance in a fast-paced health tech environ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Drive employee health initiatives as the EOH Section Chief, overseeing clinical services, ensuring safety, and managing resources to promote a healthy workforce. Collaborate with healthcare profession...

1 week ago

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

$240K - $290K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient care and team performance while fostering a positive culture in a dynamic hospital environment with a focus on future leadership development and collaboration with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $225K *

Collaborate with the CEO to drive strategic initiatives, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency. Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with company priorities and fos...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $300K *

Empower the future of medicine by leading academic initiatives and fostering innovation in clinical education, research, and faculty development. Collaborate with partners to enhance patient-centered...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$300K - $500K *

Lead the charge in enhancing leadership effectiveness through strategic support, project management, and communication. Engage in diverse tasks from recruiting to logistics, ensuring seamless operatio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Join a dedicated team to provide direct clinical care and support to veterans, ensuring high-quality outcomes and collaborative partnerships in a dynamic environment focused on patient-centered health...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Optimize the Go-To-Market operations by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring accountability. Partner closely with leadership to streamline processes an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead clinical excellence and enhance patient care across departments. Drive strategic initiatives, manage interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with standards while fostering a cul...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Lead the charge in providing compassionate palliative care, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient and family well-being in a sup...

1 week ago

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

$208K - $250K *

Transform your career by providing comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants. Ensure compliance with DoD standards while assessing health conditions and communicating findings to applicant...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Empower your career by providing comprehensive medical evaluations for applicants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while assessing health conditions and communicating findings effectivel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $249K *

Unlock potential by providing comprehensive medical evaluations for applicants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with medical staff to assess health conditions and communicat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while assessing health conditions and communicating findings eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $250K *

Join a dedicated team providing comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring compliance with DoD and OSHA standards. Conduct thorough assessments and communicate findings to support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive medical evaluations for applicants, ensuring compliance with military standards while assessing health conditions and communicating findings eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $250K *

Join a dedicated team providing comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring compliance with DoD and OSHA standards. Engage in detailed assessments, communicate findings, and contri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $250K *

Shape the future of healthcare by providing comprehensive medical evaluations for applicants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while assessing and communicating health conditions effectiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $250K *

Transform the medical evaluation process for MEPS applicants by ensuring compliance with DoD standards, conducting thorough assessments, and communicating findings effectively to enhance applicant rea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive medical evaluations for applicants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while assessing health conditions and communicating findings e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive medical evaluations for applicants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while assessing health conditions and coordinating care in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Advance healthcare delivery by leading clinical operations in a federal detention facility. Oversee patient care standards, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with national health r...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine healthcare delivery as a Clinical Director, leading clinical operations and patient care in a federal detention facility. Drive quality improvement, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and ensu...

3 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of patient care by leading a dynamic Hematology and Oncology team across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality clinical services, fostering education, and driving research initiatives...

3 weeks ago

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

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.