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.

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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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$136K - $151K *

Empower your career as you join a dynamic emergency department team, managing diverse patient needs and enhancing clinical outcomes while enjoying a supportive work-life balance in a vibrant community...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful emergency care in a supportive community, utilizing your full skillset to assess, treat, and stabilize patients across a diverse service area while enjoying a b...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion emergency care as an Advanced Practice Provider, assessing and treating diverse patients in a high-volume ED. Contribute to health outcomes while enjoying competitive compensation and a vibra...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage the development and implementation of financial information systems, enhancing efficiency and controls through effective reporting and training. Collaborate with departments to drive project su...

3 weeks ago

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

$227K - $385K *

Elevate member care by overseeing utilization management and evaluating treatment appropriateness. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Empower patient care through expert image interpretation and guidance in diagnostic radiology. Collaborate on quality assurance, oversee technical standards, and educate staff while ensuring optimal p...

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading clinical laboratory operations, ensuring compliance, quality control, and staff development while collaborating with hospital leadership to enhance patient care and de...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic health center team, ensuring operational excellence, staff development, and exceptional patient care while driving performance improvements and compliance with regula...

1 week ago

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

$240K - $300K *

Transform healthcare quality as a key clinical leader, enhancing risk adjustment strategies and fostering clinician engagement to ensure compliance and optimal documentation across value-based program...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$250K - $300K *

Engage in strategic leadership and physician education to enhance risk adjustment, clinical documentation integrity, and improve value-based care initiatives across a collaborative healthcare environm...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$128K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic team of Advanced Practice Providers to enhance patient care quality and safety. Collaborate with physicians and operational leadership to ensure effective care delivery while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $160K *

Empower patient care by leading a team of Advanced Practice Providers, ensuring high-quality clinical and administrative support in both hospital and outpatient settings while fostering a collaborativ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $256K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency. As a key advisor to Executive Leadership, you'll align departments, manage projects, and foster relationships to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Lead the establishment of a nationally recognized Center for Healthy Aging, bridging basic biology and clinical research. Drive innovative partnerships, mentor staff, and enhance community engagement...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion the acquisition lifecycle by facilitating communication, resolving operational issues, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements while supporting the Department of Logistics in deliv...

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

$70K - $105K *

Lead the charge in supervising health center operations, ensuring staff performance, compliance, and patient satisfaction while driving operational improvements and team development to meet performanc...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Advance your career by providing clinical leadership and oversight in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Engage in a rewarding leadership role, overseeing health services while providing clinical care. Collaborate with teams to enhance resident experiences, ensure compliance, and mentor staff in a dynami...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing radiology operations, collaborating with teams to improve patient care, optimize workflows, and ensure high imaging standards while managing department functions and suppo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive your veterinary leadership career by shaping clinical standards and mentoring a dedicated team. Influence hospital growth while practicing advanced small animal medicine and surgery in a state-o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional patient care while overseeing clinical services, participating in research, and advancing educational initiatives within a collaborative medical environment...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in advancing academic and clinical excellence within a dynamic division by managing operations, enhancing research, and fostering educational initiatives for future medical leaders...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by overseeing clinical operations and enhancing practice efficiency. Collaborate with leadership to implement strategic initiatives, mentor managers, and drive high-quality service...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Transform healthcare by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with hospital leadership to enhance patient care and optimize practice performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations for a dynamic oncology service line, ensuring exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance while managing a collaborative team and enhancing clinic effic...

3 weeks 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.