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.
$90K - $160K *
Optimize internal operations by collaborating with executives to enhance productivity and streamline processes. Leverage your organizational skills to manage schedules, address employee concerns, and...
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Physician - Geriatrics & Extended Care Section Chief
$180K - $220K *
Contribute to the leadership of geriatric and extended care programs, ensuring clinical excellence and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Drive quality improvement initiatives and enhance...
5 days ago
Chief Medical Officer, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
$300K - $350K *
Champion quality and safety in healthcare by leading clinical initiatives, enhancing patient care delivery, and fostering collaboration among medical staff and hospital leadership to ensure exceptiona...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading clinical operations, ensuring excellence in patient care and compliance while collaborating with teams to improve health outcomes for underserved populations...
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Physician (Psychiatry Section Chief)
$180K - $220K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care across various settings. Lead clinical and administrative efforts, supervise staff, and ensure quality treatment for patients...
3 weeks ago
Physician (Psychiatry Section Chief)
$180K - $220K *
Transform mental health services by providing clinical and administrative leadership, supervising staff, and ensuring quality care across various psychiatric settings. Engage in training, oversight, a...
3 weeks ago
Physician, Chief Medical Officer
$240K - $300K *
Lead and enhance clinical operations by driving strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration among healthcare teams, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across the ambulatory health sys...
1 week ago
Supervisory Physician (Family Practice)
$160K - $200K *
Bring your expertise to provide comprehensive primary care across all ages, leading a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. Engage in coordination of care and training while ensuring ad...
3 weeks ago
Physician (Medical Director) National Center for Warrior Independence
$210K - $250K *
Unlock potential by leading clinical operations as a Medical Director, overseeing quality care delivery across multiple sites, collaborating with executive leadership, and ensuring effective patient a...
2 weeks ago
Chief, Comprehensive Neurology
$250K - $300K *
Take ownership of advancing clinical, educational, and research missions in neurology. Lead a dynamic team, enhance patient care, and foster collaboration while optimizing faculty productivity and com...
1 week ago
Physician-Section Chief Cardiology
$210K - $250K *
Take ownership of enhancing patient care in Cardiology by leading a dedicated team, overseeing clinical operations, and ensuring optimal diagnostic practices. Collaborate with medical staff to drive e...
1 week ago
CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR - PUBLIC SAFETY
$216K *
Lead strategic clinical health initiatives, overseeing medical staff and programs for uniformed personnel. Ensure quality care, compliance, and effective communication while managing occupational heal...
5 days ago
$140K - $160K *
Drive strategic initiatives and enhance executive alignment in a fast-paced startup. Collaborate with leadership to translate priorities into actionable plans, ensuring accountability and fostering a...
3 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Transform patient care by leading medical initiatives and coordinating treatment plans to promote the highest quality of health in residents. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance nursing progr...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Chief Operating Officer - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
$210K - $250K *
Manage operations across multiple hospitals, driving performance and strategic goals. Collaborate with leadership to enhance clinical programs, ensure compliance, and foster a patient-centered environ...
3 weeks ago
Physician - Primary Care, Site Medical Director
$180K - $220K *
Advance patient care by leading interdisciplinary teams in a primary care setting, ensuring quality improvement and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and engagement among healthcare...
3 days ago
$102K - $160K *
Take ownership of the medical staff services department, ensuring compliance, education, and operational excellence while fostering collaboration between medical and executive leadership to enhance pa...
1 week ago
Physician-Hospitalist (Section Chief)
$210K - $250K *
Advance your career by leading a dynamic Hospitalist Program, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while overseeing clinical operations and mentoring medical staff in a collaborative environme...
5 days ago
SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM (ANES) - STAFF PHYSICIAN
$700K+ *
Lead the charge in providing clinical expertise and operational stability across diverse hospital settings, while enjoying the flexibility of travel and a guaranteed compensation structure. Ideal for...
1 week ago
SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM (ANES) - STAFF PHYSICIAN
$700K+ *
Empower your career by joining an elite team of anesthesiologists providing clinical expertise and leadership across a national network. Enjoy dynamic assignments, guaranteed compensation, and the fle...
1 week ago
Physician (ft)-Honor Annex CBOC Section Chief
$180K - $220K *
Lead the care delivery for veterans as a Primary Care Section Lead Physician, managing a diverse patient population while upholding medical standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in delivering quality primary care services to diverse patients, ensuring effective collaboration with healthcare teams and maintaining comprehensive medical records to enhance patient...
5 days ago
$160K - $200K *
Shape the future of patient care by leading clinical standards and quality initiatives across managed facilities, ensuring compliance and excellence in nursing care through innovative programs and pro...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Supervisory Physician (Psychiatry)
$150K - $200K *
Unlock potential by providing expert behavioral health care and leadership. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans, oversee trainees, and ensure quality assurance in a dyn...
6 days ago
Medical Director Family Residency Program
$210K - $250K *
Empower the future of family medicine by leading a residency program, overseeing recruitment, curriculum design, and accreditation. Collaborate with faculty and residents to ensure excellence in educa...
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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.