How much does a Chief Medical Officer make in Torrance, CA? The average Chief Medical Officer salary in Torrance, CA is $510,901 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $447,382 and $594,406. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Chief Medical Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Medical Officer Salary $389,551 Torrance,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Medical Officer Salary $447,382 Torrance,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Medical Officer Salary $510,901 Torrance,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Medical Officer Salary $594,406 Torrance,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Medical Officer Salary $670,432 Torrance,CA April 24, 2024
25% $447,382 10% $389,551 90% $670,432 75% $594,406 $510,901 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Chief Medical Officer need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Case Management: Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.

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Quality Assurance: Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.

Leadership 16.09%
Case Management 2.61%
Quality Assurance 1.74%
Others 79.56%

Job Description for Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer directs the staff and develops policies for the organization's clinical programs. Works closely with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained. Being a Chief Medical Officer oversees the implementation of quality improvement efforts designed to improve clinical performance and maintain compliance with HIPAA and other regulations and standards. Evaluates developments and innovations in medical care and makes recommendations for new practices and procedures. Additionally, Chief Medical Officer advises CEO and medical teams on matters impacting patient care. Requires a MD. Requires State License to Practice Medicine. Typically reports to top management. The Chief Medical Officer manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Chief Medical Officer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Chief Medical Officer, the highest Chief Medical Officer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Chief Medical Officer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Chief Medical Officer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Chief Medical Officer salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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