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.
$89K - $162K *
Optimize your career as a Field RN Case Manager, driving comprehensive assessments and care coordination for vulnerable populations. Engage with community resources and promote person-centered service...
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Clinic Director Physical Therapist
$93K - $126K *
Engage a dedicated team to foster a supportive clinic environment, mentoring staff and enhancing patient care. Drive growth and community relationships while ensuring exceptional outcomes in a collabo...
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Clinic Director - Physical Therapist
$95K - $110K *
Empower clinic success by balancing patient care with operations, growth, and team management. Lead a dedicated team, foster community relationships, and drive exceptional patient outcomes in a suppor...
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Senior Specialist, Client Operations
$80K - $95K *
Champion quality control and operational risk management by executing reviews, identifying issues, and collaborating with senior leadership to enhance processes and controls in a dynamic financial ser...
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Senior Specialist, Client Operations
$80K - $95K *
Drive client satisfaction by resolving complex operational issues and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate with clients to identify needs and provide tailored solutions, ensuring a seamless experie...
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Program Supervisor, Patient Support Services
$74K - $98K *
Manage daily operations of patient support services, leading a team to ensure high-quality case management and contact center performance while collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance...
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Program Supervisor, Patient Support Services
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Drive patient support excellence by leading a dedicated team in case management and contact center operations, ensuring high-quality service and continuous improvement in healthcare programs across Ca...
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Clinical Nurse Coordinator Neuro Surgical ICU
$104K - $156K *
Transform patient care as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered services in the Neuro Surgical ICU. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance outcomes and support nu...
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Pharmacy Business & Analytics Specialist, 340B Program
$121K - $157K *
Elevate pharmacy analytics and compliance by managing 340B Program operations, ensuring regulatory adherence, optimizing revenue, and supporting system integrity through data analysis and collaboratio...
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Psychologist (Geriatric and General Mental Health)
$85K - $100K *
Bring your expertise to our Geriatric and General Mental Health Clinics, providing vital psychodiagnostic and psychotherapy services to Veterans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance me...
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Strategy & Change Management Specialist
$95K - $115K *
Transform organizational dynamics by facilitating stakeholder engagement, coordinating change management activities, and supporting effective communication strategies for seamless transition and succe...
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Transform patient outcomes as a skilled Perfusionist in a leading Valve center. Balance work and life while contributing to innovative surgical advancements in a supportive team environment. Enjoy a s...
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Professional Practice Evaluation Specialist
$74K - $88K *
Drive patient safety and quality initiatives by coordinating evaluations, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with medical staff and operational teams t...
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Implementation Specialist - Project Management
$80K - $90K *
Transform client experiences by leading software implementations, ensuring projects meet requirements and timelines. Build strong relationships, document workflows, and deliver training to enhance ope...
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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
$106K - $129K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of medical devices by driving regulatory strategies and submissions globally. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance and support innovative product developm...
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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
$106K - $129K *
Champion regulatory excellence by leading submissions and strategies for medical devices, ensuring compliance with global standards while driving innovation in product development and post-market acti...
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$80K - $95K *
Elevate patient care by leading clinical services on assigned shifts, ensuring optimal staffing, safety, and quality. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, support high-risk patients, and drive po...
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Community Occupational Therapist, Complex Auto
$87K - $112K *
Engage clients through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions, focusing on recovery from mental stress injuries and motor vehicle accidents. Collaborate in a supportive environment to de...
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Clinical Manager, Supervised Release Program
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Elevate the impact of justice by leading a team of clinicians in delivering essential support and programming for individuals in the Supervised Release Program, ensuring ethical practices and complian...
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Clinical Manager, Supervised Release Program
$78K - $92K *
Champion the future of justice by leading a dedicated team in providing essential clinical support and supervision within a transformative pretrial program, ensuring ethical practices and effective se...
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Pharmacist Specialist - General Care Pediatric
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing patient medication therapy through collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring safe and effective drug use while enhancing clinical pharmacy services for pediatric pati...
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OR Service Line Coordinator (Neuro, Ortho, Peds) -Duke University Hospital
$80K - $95K *
Drive patient care excellence by coordinating activities in the operating room, ensuring compliance with standards, managing schedules, and supervising staff while fostering a collaborative team envir...
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Transform operations and culture at a center by leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring clinical excellence, and driving strategic goals while fostering a collaborative environment for exceptional...
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Home Health Care Specialist - Marketer
$90K - $120K *
Help us develop and maintain referral relationships while pursuing new business opportunities in home health care. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and support regiona...
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Director of Advanced Practice for Behavioral Health
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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.