Chief Clinical Officer Jobs

Chief Clinical Officer jobs are open across health systems, hospital networks, managed care organizations, and multispecialty groups, from associate CCO to executive-level, with specializations in population health, quality and patient safety, and clinical operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top stateIndiana
Top employerKindred Hospitals
Top cityGreenfield, IN
Work type50% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Chief Clinical Officer RN Full Time
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Chief Clinical Officer RN Full Time
Vibra Healthcare
Rapid City, South Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Assistant Chief Clinical Officer
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Assistant Chief Clinical Officer
AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma
Charleston, South Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
51-200

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Assistant Chief Clinical Officer
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Assistant Chief Clinical Officer
AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma
Greenfield, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
BLS Certification
51-200

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Chief Clinical Operations Officer
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Chief Clinical Operations Officer
Grambling State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
501-1,000

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Chief Operating Officer for Community and Clinical Programs -Covers Sullivan,Orange & Dutchess Cntys
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Chief Operating Officer for Community and Clinical Programs -Covers Sullivan,Orange & Dutchess Cntys
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, NY
Sullivan County, NY
Account Management
Business Development
Business Strategy
On-Site
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Chief Clinical Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Kindred Hospitals3 open roles
State of Ohio2 open roles
AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chief clinical officer jobs.

  • Active, unrestricted clinical licensure such as MD, DO, or advanced practice credential in the state of employment
  • Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible clinical leadership experience in a health system or large group practice
  • Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement frameworks such as Lean, Six Sigma, or the Institute for Healthcare Improvement model
  • Experience leading value-based care programs, accountable care organizations, or population health management initiatives
  • Board certification in a clinical specialty recognized by ABMS or equivalent credentialing body
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical analytics platforms used in enterprise health settings

Tips for Your Chief Clinical Officer Job Search

Quantify clinical outcomes on your resume

CCO candidates who list measurable improvements in readmission rates, HEDIS scores, or patient satisfaction percentages stand out far more than those describing responsibilities in general terms. Pull specific metrics from your most recent quality initiatives and place them in your summary and experience sections.

Align your credentials with payer mix

Hiring committees at health systems weighted toward Medicare Advantage or Medicaid managed care want a CCO who speaks value-based care fluently. Lead your resume with language that mirrors the organization's dominant payer model, whether that's risk stratification, utilization management, or capitation structures.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists chief clinical officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your clinical background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.

Target organizations mid-transition to value-based care

Health systems actively shifting from fee-for-service to accountable care or bundled payments are urgently recruiting CCOs to lead that change. Look for postings that reference CMS Innovation Center programs, ACO participation, or clinical integration networks, as these signal genuine executive-level need.

Prepare a clinical transformation narrative for interviews

CCO interviews rarely stop at operational questions. Panels expect you to walk through a specific initiative you led, the clinical and financial resistance you encountered, and the measurable outcome. Rehearse that story in under four minutes so it lands without sounding rehearsed.

Negotiate scope before title or compensation

The reporting structure for a CCO varies widely, with some roles sitting directly below the CEO and others buried under a CMO or COO. Clarify governance authority over credentialing, quality, and clinical staffing before accepting an offer, because scope erosion after hire is the most common CCO dissatisfier.

Chief Clinical Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most chief clinical officers?

The most active employers for chief clinical officers right now are Kindred Hospitals, State of Ohio, and AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma, and the most openings are in Indiana, Ohio, and Hawaii, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at large integrated health systems and regional hospital networks expanding their quality and population health infrastructure.

How many chief clinical officer jobs are remote?

About 50% of chief clinical officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most requiring at least partial on-site presence given the operational scope of the role. Functions most compatible with remote work include population health strategy, clinical quality program oversight, and system-wide policy development.

How do you become a chief clinical officer?

Start with an active clinical degree and licensure, then build a record of progressively larger leadership roles, moving from department chief or medical director to a system-level quality or operations position. Earning credentials in healthcare quality or executive management strengthens your candidacy. Most CCOs have held at least one dyad or administrative partnership role before stepping into an executive seat.

Can you get a chief clinical officer role with limited executive experience?

CCO roles at smaller critical-access hospitals, community health centers, or early-stage value-based care organizations are more open to candidates making their first executive move. If your background is primarily clinical with strong quality improvement project leadership, target organizations where the CCO is being created as a new position rather than backfilled, since those employers are building the role around available talent.

What does the chief clinical officer interview process look like?

Most CCO searches involve an initial screening with the CHRO or search firm, followed by a panel interview with the CEO, CMO, CNO, and board representatives. Finalists typically present a clinical strategy or quality vision document and participate in stakeholder listening sessions with frontline leaders. The full process from first interview to offer commonly runs several months for health system-level roles.

Where can I find and apply to chief clinical officer jobs?

You can find and apply to chief clinical officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your clinical background and executive experience, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.

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