Clinical Team Lead Jobs
Clinical Team Lead jobs are open across healthcare systems, home health agencies, behavioral health organizations, and clinical research settings, at every level from staff clinician to senior lead, with specializations in care coordination, quality improvement, and direct care supervision. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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CCTs in the Adult Medical/Surgical Float Pool care for patients on each of the Adult Medical/Surgical Units, including the Emergency Room. The role also includes shifts caring for at-risk patients 1:1 and in the tele-sitter office, which is virtual monitoring of patients with verbal redirection.
This is a great position for individuals who are self-motivated, energetic, have a positive attitude and can acclimate to a changing environment.
The Adult Med/Surg Float Pool offers:
- Many areas of exposure
- More variety
- More networking possibilities
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. A senior level role requiring broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations, problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand, provides assistance and/or may lead and train entry level employees and may lead daily operation activities.
Job Overview
The position functioning in the role of CCT, will have additional responsibilities of assisting in translating the philosophy, strategic goals, policies and procedures of the hospital, nursing and patient care services
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Two (2) years’ recent experience as a Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Critical Care Tech (CCT), or Patient Care Tech (PCT) or Three (3) years equivalent role in a health care setting
3.Certifications relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Completion of CNA training program
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Supports the orientation and preceptor programs for staff.
2. Assists with scheduling and rounding for staff.
3. Assists in the development and implementation plan of quality improvement activities pertinent for the role.
4. Assists in developing mechanisms for data collection related to quality indicators.
5. Assists with chart auditing and quality audits as appropriate.
6. Promotes staff participation in unit and hospital committees/task forces for CCTs.
7. Appropriately assigns shared responsibilities to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
8. Supports the ongoing development of staff through coaching, mentoring and role modeling.
9. Supports in-servicing and roll out of new products and/or practices.
10. Collaborates with other members of leadership team in providing appropriate educational opportunities for unlicensed personnel.
11. Participates in and provides leadership to departmental and hospital committees as requested.
12. Participates as a member of the CCT council.
13. Assists in the development of practice initiatives through unit-based group activities.
14. Enhances own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
15. Completes all functions and duties of Clinical Care Technician role.
Physical Requirements:
1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment
3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc.
5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections
6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
8. Subjected to irregular hours
9. May have contact with hazardous materials
Skills & Abilities:
1. Knowledge of growth and development
2. Provide age-appropriate communication
3. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
4. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$20.12 - $25.15
based on full-time equivalent
CCTs in the Adult Medical/Surgical Float Pool care for patients on each of the Adult Medical/Surgical Units, including the Emergency Room. The role also includes shifts caring for at-risk patients 1:1 and in the tele-sitter office, which is virtual monitoring of patients with verbal redirection.
This is a great position for individuals who are self-motivated, energetic, have a positive attitude and can acclimate to a changing environment.
The Adult Med/Surg Float Pool offers:
- Many areas of exposure
- More variety
- More networking possibilities
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. A senior level role requiring broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations, problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand, provides assistance and/or may lead and train entry level employees and may lead daily operation activities.
Job Overview
The position functioning in the role of CCT, will have additional responsibilities of assisting in translating the philosophy, strategic goals, policies and procedures of the hospital, nursing and patient care services
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Two (2) years’ recent experience as a Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Critical Care Tech (CCT), or Patient Care Tech (PCT) or Three (3) years equivalent role in a health care setting
3.Certifications relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Completion of CNA training program
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Supports the orientation and preceptor programs for staff.
2. Assists with scheduling and rounding for staff.
3. Assists in the development and implementation plan of quality improvement activities pertinent for the role.
4. Assists in developing mechanisms for data collection related to quality indicators.
5. Assists with chart auditing and quality audits as appropriate.
6. Promotes staff participation in unit and hospital committees/task forces for CCTs.
7. Appropriately assigns shared responsibilities to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
8. Supports the ongoing development of staff through coaching, mentoring and role modeling.
9. Supports in-servicing and roll out of new products and/or practices.
10. Collaborates with other members of leadership team in providing appropriate educational opportunities for unlicensed personnel.
11. Participates in and provides leadership to departmental and hospital committees as requested.
12. Participates as a member of the CCT council.
13. Assists in the development of practice initiatives through unit-based group activities.
14. Enhances own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
15. Completes all functions and duties of Clinical Care Technician role.
Physical Requirements:
1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment
3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc.
5. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections
6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
8. Subjected to irregular hours
9. May have contact with hazardous materials
Skills & Abilities:
1. Knowledge of growth and development
2. Provide age-appropriate communication
3. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
4. Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$20.12 - $25.15
based on full-time equivalent
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical team lead jobs.
- Active clinical licensure such as RN, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent state credential
- Minimum two to five years of direct clinical experience in a relevant care setting
- Demonstrated supervisory or lead experience with clinical staff or care teams
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or similar platforms
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and quality assurance processes
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, social work, counseling, or a related clinical field
Tips for Your Clinical Team Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to leadership metrics
Clinical team lead postings screen for concrete outcomes, not just duties. Highlight caseload sizes you managed, staff you supervised, and any quality or compliance improvements you drove. Generic clinical resumes get filtered out before a human reviews them.
Highlight your licensure and certifications prominently
Many applicant tracking systems filter for RN, LCSW, LPC, or other licensure before a recruiter sees your file. Put your active credentials in a dedicated header section so they're parsed correctly, not buried in a paragraph.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical team lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting, not just title
A clinical team lead in an acute inpatient unit and one in a home health agency look very different to hiring managers. Search by setting, such as outpatient, long-term care, or behavioral health, to surface roles that actually match your background.
Prepare a scenario answer for conflict on your team
Interviewers for lead roles almost always ask how you've handled underperformance or interpersonal tension among clinical staff. Prepare a specific example using the situation, action, and result format before your first phone screen.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about team size, on-call expectations, and reporting structure before accepting. These factors affect day-to-day workload far more than a small salary difference, and most hiring managers expect lead candidates to ask.
Clinical Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical team leads?
Methodist Health System, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, and Chapters Health System are hiring the most clinical team leads right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, North Carolina, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent at large health systems, home health networks, and behavioral health providers.
How many clinical team lead jobs are remote?
About 36% of clinical team lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability depends heavily on care setting. Roles in care coordination, utilization review, case management, and telehealth supervision are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while direct care leadership roles typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a clinical team lead?
Start by earning your clinical license in your discipline, such as an RN, LCSW, or LPC, and building solid direct care experience. Seek out charge or preceptor roles early to demonstrate leadership readiness. Most employers want candidates who have supervised peers, contributed to quality initiatives, or led training efforts before formally stepping into a lead position.
Can you get hired as a clinical team lead with limited leadership experience?
Yes, especially if you frame adjacent experience clearly. Charge nurse shifts, committee leadership, mentoring new hires, and quality improvement projects all signal leadership capacity even without a formal title. Smaller organizations and high-need specialties like behavioral health and home health are more open to candidates stepping into their first lead role with strong clinical credentials.
What does the clinical team lead interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with a clinical director, peers, and sometimes HR. You'll typically be asked behavioral questions about managing team conflict, handling compliance issues, and driving quality outcomes. Some employers add a skills assessment, a case review exercise, or a tour of the care setting before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to clinical team lead jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical team lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred care setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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