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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Executive Director Emergency Department
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of emergency care by leading strategic initiatives, overseeing operations, and ensuring quality patient safety in a dynamic healthcare environment. Drive organizational development an...
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Healthcare Superintendent (Fort Myers)
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Lead field operations on healthcare construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance. Collaborate with project teams and manage multiple projects to deliver successful outcomes...
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Transform healthcare by providing comprehensive primary care services. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient access, promote wellness, and ensure high-quality medical care in a supporti...
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$108K - $157K *
Help us lead the Nursing Department by overseeing resident care, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care quality and maintain...
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$91K - $169K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing surgical services, ensuring high patient satisfaction, and fostering collaboration among medical staff while managing daily operations and promoting best prac...
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$91K - $169K *
Elevate patient care by managing surgical programs, ensuring high satisfaction, and fostering collaboration among medical staff. Lead a dedicated team while maintaining compliance with industry standa...
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$300K - $350K *
Unlock potential by leading advanced neurosurgical care in a collaborative environment. Elevate patient outcomes through innovative procedures and compassionate service at a top-rated facility, ensuri...
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$200K - $240K *
Join a dynamic clinical leadership team to coach and develop providers while delivering direct patient care in senior living communities, ensuring high-quality clinical performance and fostering commu...
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Executive Director, Product Strategy
$160K - $190K *
Lead the digital product strategy for a consumer health platform, optimizing customer acquisition and experience. Drive a unified roadmap, manage budgets, and foster a high-performing team to enhance...
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Nurse Manager - Clinical Education
$114K - $162K *
Transform clinical education by leading nursing training initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing staff development across multiple healthcare facilities to achieve hi...
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Nurse Manager - Clinical Education
$114K - $162K *
Shape the future of nursing education by managing clinical training programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering staff development across multiple healthcare facilities to enhance patient care outcome...
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Help us connect communities with vital Afib and arrhythmia care. As a liaison, you'll build relationships with healthcare providers and organizations, ensuring patients receive timely, specialized tre...
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Nurse Director, Hospital - Trauma Program Director
$249K - $288K *
Elevate your career by overseeing patient care delivery systems, managing clinical operations, and leading teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with regulatory standar...
6 days ago
Nurse Manager - Ambulatory Clinic
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by leading nursing teams in delivering exceptional ambulatory care. Oversee clinical practices, ensure quality standards, and foster collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and...
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Director of Strategy and Integration | Corpus Christi LTACH
$100K - $120K *
Champion strategic initiatives by leading referral development efforts, overseeing admissions, and training staff to enhance marketing and relationship management, ensuring alignment with organization...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's committed to high-quality care and optimal patient flow. Lead shift operations, support clinical collaboration, and enhance patient experiences in a dynamic healthcare environment f...
4 weeks ago
Nurse Manager, Operations - Emergency Department - Duke Health Cary
$92K - $110K *
Manage and inspire a high-performing team in a fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and staff development while fostering a collaborative environ...
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Medical Director, Clinical Development, Genetic Medicines, Neurology
$284K - $385K *
Transform clinical development by leading innovative research programs, providing expert insights on genetic medicines in neurology, and ensuring high-quality execution of studies from inception to co...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion emergency nursing excellence by leading patient care operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering staff development in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to del...
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Department Chair - Obstetrics and Gynecology - RUHS
$450K - $500K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic OB-GYN department, overseeing quality, operations, and growth while mentoring residents and faculty. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance matern...
3 weeks ago
Vice President for Academic Affairs & Chief Academic Officer
$150K - $180K *
Drive academic excellence by leading curriculum development, faculty performance, and student outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure programs meet industry standards and foster a culture of...
4 days ago
Department Chair, Emergency Medicine
$160K - $200K *
Drive innovation in emergency medicine by leading a diverse academic department. Shape education, research, and clinical care while fostering collaboration across institutions and enhancing the health...
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Drive excellence in patient care by overseeing nursing operations, managing staff, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency in a dynamic rehabilitation environment...
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Program Manager, Dean of Medicine
$85K - $100K *
Transform program management by overseeing operations, budgets, and personnel to ensure efficient clinical care and promote research and education. Collaborate across departments to enhance integrated...
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$271K - $309K *
Shape the future of mental health services by leading outpatient programs, enhancing community initiatives, and mentoring residents in a dynamic, multicultural environment focused on comprehensive psy...
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What is the difference between a Chief Doctor and a Staff Doctor?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional physician and medical leadership openings, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.