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.
$110K - $130K *
Optimize Endoscopy Services by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring high-quality patient care across multiple facilities. Collaborate with teams to drive perfo...
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$110K - $130K *
Optimize Endoscopy Services by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring high-quality patient care across multiple facilities. Collaborate with teams to drive quali...
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Obstetrics & Family Health Manager
$80K - $95K *
Transform healthcare outcomes by leading the Obstetrics and Family Health Department, ensuring high-quality services while strategically managing operations, staffing, and team development for optimal...
4 weeks ago
Assistant Director, Nursing (Central Office)
$110K - $130K *
Elevate patient care by managing nursing projects and initiatives, ensuring compliance and optimal resource utilization. Collaborate with leadership to enhance clinical staffing and improve patient ex...
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$221K - $286K *
Shape the future of patient safety by leading innovative strategies for CAR-T therapies. Your expertise will guide cross-functional teams in optimizing safety practices and ensuring regulatory complia...
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$260K - $300K *
Lead a dynamic geriatrics program, providing comprehensive clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings while fostering a diverse and equitable environment for teaching and collaboration...
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$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive outpatient primary care services, focusing on preventive health, acute and chronic care, and patient consultations to enhance community health outcomes...
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Nurse Manager - Emergency Department - Evenings
$80K - $95K *
Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated team in a dynamic clinical environment. Oversee operations, ensure quality standards, and foster professional growth while managing resources effectively to...
4 days ago
HCA HEALTHCARE TRIDENT HOSPITAL - HM - STAFF PHYSICIAN
$210K - $250K *
Join a dedicated hospitalist team as a nocturnist, providing compassionate patient care during 12-hour shifts. Benefit from mentorship and professional development opportunities while focusing on mean...
3 days ago
DOC Logan CC Assistant Warden of Reception & Classification & Behavioral Health
$113K - $196K *
Lead the charge in overseeing critical operations at a correctional facility. Manage teams, implement policies, and ensure a safe environment while driving positive change and public safety initiative...
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$90K - $110K *
Transform the HR landscape by leading recruitment, employee orientation, and performance management. Collaborate with supervisors to enhance employee engagement and ensure compliance with HR standards...
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Physician - Geriatric Medicine
$210K - $250K *
Join a dedicated team providing exceptional care for older adults while engaging in education, research, and clinical initiatives at a premier health system. Balance inpatient consultations and long-t...
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$500K+*
Join our healthcare team to deliver compassionate, expert care in gastroenterology. You'll conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient...
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$210K - $250K *
Join our team to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care to Veterans, managing a wide range of conditions and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and quality of c...
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$210K - $250K *
Elevate your career by providing comprehensive cardiovascular care to Veterans. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered services while engaging in quality improvemen...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's committed to operational excellence and innovation. You will lead the operations function to design scalable systems and drive cross-functional success, ensuring the company thrives...
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$160K - $200K *
Unlock potential by driving operational excellence across functions, leading the operations team, and building scalable processes for rapid growth. Ensure cohesion in a complex environment, empowering...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing and guiding Facilities Management projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and methodologies while effectively communicating with stakeholders to mitigate risks and drive...
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Director Patient Care Services - Behavioral Health & Medical Surgical Nursing
$158K - $215K *
Shape the future of patient care by leading strategic initiatives in Behavioral Health and Medical Surgical nursing. Drive operational excellence, enhance patient experiences, and foster collaboration...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead a team in overseeing project execution, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with various stakeholders to manage resources, equipment, and schedules while maintaining compliance with indus...
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Area Medical Director Urgent Care Physician
$210K - $250K *
Lead a dedicated team within urgent care to ensure clinical excellence and motivate peers. Use your experience to assess market needs, implement strategies, and drive provider performance under the gu...
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$100K - $130K *
Advance clinician engagement and educational initiatives while overseeing operational strategies and compliance in a collaborative environment to elevate mental health services and foster professional...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Champion clinician development by leading training, oversight, and operational strategies to enhance psychotherapy practices while ensuring clinical integrity and compliance across the region...
3 weeks ago
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Transform clinical practices by leading and mentoring psychotherapy teams, ensuring quality care and compliance, while collaborating on strategic development and operational efficiency...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Shape the future of mental health services by leading and developing psychotherapy clinicians. Enhance professional growth while ensuring clinical integrity and compliance through strategic oversight...
3 weeks ago
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.