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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$151K - $209K *

Oversee and enhance healthcare operations across a large facility, ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance with regulations, and effective resource management while collaborating with leadershi...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Elevate healthcare delivery by managing a VA medical facility, ensuring quality patient care, compliance, and operational efficiency while fostering collaboration across diverse teams and enhancing co...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery by managing a large VA medical facility. This leadership role emphasizes patient care, operational excellence, and strategic planning to e...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Manage and enhance healthcare operations across a large facility, ensuring quality patient care, compliance, and strategic planning. Collaborate with leadership to drive efficiency and improve service...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Champion high-quality healthcare delivery by managing a large VA medical facility. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and enhance patient care while collaborating with leadership to achieve strate...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Champion high-quality healthcare delivery by managing a VA medical facility, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance patient care, drive...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Optimize healthcare delivery by managing a VA medical facility, ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance, and operational efficiency while collaborating with leadership to achieve strategic goal...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading a large medical facility, ensuring high-quality patient care, and driving operational excellence through strategic planning and collaboration with diverse sta...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading a large VA medical facility, ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance, and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across diverse teams and...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Help us enhance healthcare delivery by managing a large VA medical facility, overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving quality improvement while collaborating with leadership to achieve...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading a large VA medical facility, ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance, and operational efficiency while fostering collaboration across diverse teams and...

3 days ago

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

$151K - $209K *

Grow as a key leader in healthcare management, overseeing operations and enhancing patient care across a large facility. Collaborate with executives to set strategic goals, ensure compliance, and driv...

3 days ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Advance pediatric care through innovative leadership, fostering education, research, and advocacy for underserved groups while guiding a dynamic team dedicated to transforming clinical excellence and...

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

$300K - $350K *

Lead the Surgery Division's academic vision, fostering excellence in education, research, and patient care while collaborating with key partners to develop future surgeons and physician-engineers in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead and inspire a culture of patient safety and quality in hospital operations. Oversee strategic direction, manage clinical teams, and ensure compliance with regulations while enhancing patient expe...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Lead the Radiology Service, driving clinical excellence and operational efficiency. Oversee a multidisciplinary team while shaping the department's strategic direction, quality assurance, and performa...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing primary care for Veterans. Lead clinical initiatives, supervise staff, and engage in quality improvement projects while providing comprehensive patient care i...

6 days ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Lead the Imaging Service team, ensuring high-quality care and academic growth. Oversee radiology operations, supervise staff, and mentor residents while maintaining excellence in diagnostic radiology...

2 weeks ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Join us to lead clinical operations and provide comprehensive primary care, ensuring quality and safety while mentoring medical staff and enhancing patient outcomes across diverse populations...

6 days ago

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

$360K - $370K *

Elevate mental health services by leading innovative psychiatric programs, ensuring quality care and effective management within the Sheriff's Office. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance communi...

6 days ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading a dynamic team in providing exceptional primary and specialty care to geriatric patients, ensuring quality, productivity, and innovative program development wi...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead day-to-day emergency services operations, ensuring quality care, patient safety, and optimal workflow while fostering a positive work environment and implementing innovative practices...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Deliver exceptional emergency care by diagnosing and treating patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring holistic support for families in a dynamic healthcare environment...

1 week ago

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

$250K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading anesthesia services, providing oversight, and ensuring operational efficiency across facilities, while maintaining high standards and compliance in a collaborative environm...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $115K *

Drive strategic initiatives and support the CEO's vision by managing projects, crafting communications, and collaborating across teams to enhance organizational success and legislative objectives...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.