Clinical Specialists bring together healthcare expertise, technical knowledge, and communication skills to support clinicians and improve patient care. Depending on the role and employer, they may train healthcare professionals, guide the use of medical devices or clinical software, assist with product implementations, and help teams adopt evidence-based practices. Explore Clinical Specialist opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.
Responsibilities vary by specialty and organization. Clinical Specialists may provide product demonstrations and training, support clinicians during procedures, troubleshoot equipment or workflow challenges, gather user feedback, and collaborate with sales, product, research, and care delivery teams. Some roles focus on a particular area, such as medical devices, diagnostics, health technology, or a clinical discipline.
Employers commonly seek a relevant clinical or scientific background, strong presentation and relationship-building skills, and the ability to explain complex information clearly. Depending on the position, qualifications may include a healthcare license, experience in a clinical setting, knowledge of a specialized therapy or device, and comfort with travel or customer-facing work. Review each listing for specific education, certification, and experience requirements.
Clinical Specialist career paths can lead to senior specialist, clinical education, clinical management, product, or commercial roles. Compensation depends on factors such as specialty, experience, location, travel expectations, and the scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore roles that match their expertise.
Browse current Clinical Specialist openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Use your clinical knowledge and communication strengths to find a role where you can support healthcare teams and contribute to better outcomes.
Clinical Documentation Specialist Senior (FT, REMOTE)
$76K - $110K *
Elevate your career by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of clinical documentation. Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance patient records, improve coding accuracy, and support quality out...
4 days ago
$265K - $300K *
Shape the future of patient care by joining a dedicated night shift team, delivering exceptional anesthesia services while enjoying a unique schedule that promotes work-life balance and professional g...
4 days ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - 26-116
$110K - $123K *
Transform patient care by providing telephonic psychosocial assessments and interventions, coordinating services, and educating families to enhance care transitions and coping strategies for various h...
6 days ago
Clinical Policy & Gov't Programs Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by supporting regulatory compliance and policy alignment. Leverage your clinical expertise to ensure accurate claim-edit configurations and provide trusted guidance to health plan...
1 week ago
$84K - $116K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through collaboration, leadership, and continuous improvement. You'll mentor staff, ensure quality outcomes, and implement evidence-based practic...
1 week ago
Manager, Professional Services
$95K - $115K *
Drive successful software deployment by managing client projects, ensuring satisfaction, optimizing team productivity, and enhancing delivery processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team focused on clinical innovation and patient care excellence. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance operational efficiencies, and foster relationships to improve outcomes for patients...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Market Insights (Hybrid)
$69K - $110K *
Unlock your potential as you drive strategic market insights, focusing on analysis, forecasting, and competitive intelligence to support decision-making across diverse business units in a dynamic, hyb...
5 days ago
Senior Analyst, Market Insights (Hybrid)
$69K - $110K *
Lead strategic market insights initiatives, driving data-driven decisions across product categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze trends, forecast opportunities, and deliver acti...
5 days ago
Senior Analyst, Market Insights (Hybrid)
$69K - $110K *
Transform strategic decision-making by delivering quantitative market insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze trends, forecast markets, and develop actionable strategies that driv...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Market Insights (Hybrid)
$69K - $110K *
Unlock potential by delivering actionable market insights to drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, forecast trends, and enhance market understanding acros...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Market Insights (Hybrid)
$69K - $110K *
Unlock potential by delivering actionable market insights to drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze trends, forecast markets, and enhance business strategies in...
1 week ago
Assistant Director of Nursing Intermediate Care (RN)
$100K - $180K *
Accelerate progress at our nursing unit by providing leadership and oversight, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration among staff and...
3 weeks ago
Speech Language Pathologist | Inpatient Therapies
$79K - $118K *
Elevate patient care by diagnosing and treating speech and communication disorders. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes and ensure safe discharge planning for adults with dive...
5 days ago
Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis
$76K - $128K *
Innovate patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring compliance and quality outcomes in dialysis treatment. Oversee daily operations, staff training, and patient assessments to enhance...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $115K *
Advance patient care as an outpatient orthopedic clinician, focusing on individualized treatment plans. Collaborate in a supportive environment that fosters mentorship and professional growth tailored...
Today
$124K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing residents' lives through compassionate physical therapy. Collaborate with skilled professionals to develop personalized treatment plans and support rehabilita...
5 days ago
$124K - $135K *
Optimize patient recovery by delivering individualized therapy in a collaborative environment. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing mobility and independence through evidence-based practices and...
1 week ago
$124K - $149K *
Empower residents through expert physical therapy evaluations and interventions. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance resident mobility and independence, fostering a supportive environment foc...
3 weeks ago
$93K - $114K *
Support residents by evaluating their needs and creating tailored therapy plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance mobility and independence while ensuring compliance and achieving p...
4 weeks ago
$93K - $114K *
Join a dedicated team to evaluate residents, develop expert treatment plans, and enhance mobility and independence through skilled therapy services, while collaborating with healthcare professionals f...
4 weeks ago
Senior Compliance Specialist-FT BHC
$80K - $95K *
Transform clinical compliance by ensuring alignment with healthcare regulations. This role offers a pathway to senior leadership, focusing on auditing, documentation quality, and risk assessment while...
1 week ago
$75K - $100K *
Join a team that provides trauma-informed mental health services to students and families, fostering social-emotional well-being through therapy, case management, and collaboration within a community...
4 weeks ago
$75K - $100K *
Transform the lives of students by providing essential mental health services, including therapy and crisis intervention, within a collaborative team. Engage with families and community resources to f...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $100K *
Champion mental health services for students in grades 4-8. Provide evidence-based therapy, crisis intervention, and case management in a collaborative environment. Engage with families and community...
2 weeks ago
What is a Clinical Specialist?
A Clinical Specialist is a professional who applies clinical or technical expertise to support healthcare providers, patients, or customers. The role may involve education, product implementation, procedure support, troubleshooting, or guidance on clinical workflows.
What qualifications do Clinical Specialist jobs require?
Requirements vary by specialty. Employers may look for a relevant degree or clinical license, healthcare experience, knowledge of a specific device or therapy, and strong communication and training skills. Check each job listing for its required credentials.
Do Clinical Specialists need a healthcare license?
Some positions require an active clinical license, while others accept candidates with relevant scientific, technical, or industry experience. Licensing requirements depend on the role, employer, and the work performed.
How much do Clinical Specialists earn?
Pay varies based on specialty, location, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more; consult individual listings for compensation details.
Where do Clinical Specialists work?
Clinical Specialists work for healthcare providers, medical device and diagnostics companies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations, and health technology firms. Some roles are field-based and involve travel to customer sites or healthcare facilities.