Discover infectious disease physician opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Infectious disease physicians diagnose and treat illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, while helping patients and care teams navigate complex infections and prevention strategies.
These specialists evaluate challenging or persistent infections, recommend diagnostic testing, interpret results, and develop treatment plans. They may also advise on antimicrobial use, infection prevention, immunization, travel-related health risks, and emerging infectious diseases. Depending on the role, physicians may work directly with patients or support hospitals and communities through consultation, research, and public health programs.
Infectious disease physicians work in hospitals, health systems, outpatient clinics, academic medical centers, laboratories, government agencies, and research organizations. Positions can include inpatient consultation, outpatient care, infection prevention leadership, clinical research, and public health response. Responsibilities and schedules vary by employer and specialty focus.
These roles generally require a medical degree, completion of residency training in internal medicine or pediatrics, and fellowship training in infectious diseases. Licensure and board certification requirements depend on the position and jurisdiction. Employers may also value clinical judgment, clear communication, collaboration across specialties, and experience with antimicrobial stewardship or infection control.
Find opportunities that align with your clinical interests, experience, and career goals. Browse infectious disease physician jobs on Ladders and review role details, employer requirements, and compensation information for positions paying $100,000 or more.
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Champion innovative medical services to enhance quality, cost, and outcomes. Lead clinical operations, provide strategic guidance, and develop policies while ensuring effective care delivery and colla...
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Lead the administration of medical services, ensuring cost-effective care and quality outcomes. Develop programs, provide clinical consultation, and enhance operations while serving as a resource for...
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Oversee the administration of medical services, ensuring cost-effective care. Develop programs to enhance quality and outcomes, provide clinical consultation, and serve as a strategic advisor to impro...
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Unlock potential by leading medical services administration to enhance quality, cost, and outcomes. Collaborate with clinicians, develop innovative programs, and serve as a strategic advisor to optimi...
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Champion innovative healthcare solutions as a Medical Director, overseeing clinical operations and ensuring quality care for millions. Collaborate with teams to enhance outcomes and drive cost-effecti...
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Registered Nurse (Infectious Disease and Special Programs)
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Lead the charge in delivering patient-centered care by implementing effective nursing practices, collaborating with healthcare teams, and enhancing health outcomes for diverse communities in a dynamic...
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Shape the future of critical care medicine by leading a dynamic ICU team, engaging in education, research, and quality improvement while providing exceptional care for diverse critically ill patients...
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Oversee the Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Services, ensuring high-quality patient care through effective leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with medical staff while ma...
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional outpatient care in a supportive environment. Collaborate with experienced professionals while maintaining a balanced lifestyle and enjoying compet...
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MUSC Health Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Infectious Disease - Columbia, SC
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Unlock potential by delivering exceptional care for complex infectious diseases. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while enhancing community health outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient se...
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Associate Director of Microbiology
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Drive excellence in Quality Control Microbiology for sterile manufacturing, ensuring product safety and compliance while leading lab operations, testing programs, and contamination control strategies...
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Lead and elevate epidemiological initiatives across R&D. Collaborate with teams on research and compliance to deliver insights that inform clinical strategies and regulatory submissions, enhancing pro...
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Infection Preventionist - Exempt
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Elevate your career by leading infection prevention initiatives, leveraging technology for data integrity, and collaborating with teams to enhance healthcare outcomes while ensuring compliance with re...
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Physician - Gastroenterologist
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Deliver comprehensive gastroenterology care, including invasive and consultative services, while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes and effective service delivery w...
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Lead the charge in providing exceptional geriatric care across diverse clinical settings. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes while engaging in teaching and academic pursuits...
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Lead a dynamic geriatrics program, providing comprehensive clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings while fostering a diverse and equitable environment for teaching and collaboration...
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Physician - Inpatient Hospitalist
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Elevate patient care as a Hospitalist Physician, leading adult inpatient management across multiple facilities. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality, coordinated care from admissio...
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Physician- Home Based Primary Care
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through leadership and collaboration in home-based primary care. Shape the future of healthcare by managing complex cases and mentori...
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Join a dynamic team as a Family Medicine physician, providing exceptional ambulatory care with integrated support services. Enjoy a collaborative environment focused on quality and sustainability, enh...
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Program Manager (Microbiology Training Program)
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Lead the charge in managing the Public Health Microbiologist Training Program, collaborating with public health labs and stakeholders to enhance training, ensure compliance, and support trainees in ac...
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Empower patient health by delivering comprehensive outpatient care in a collaborative multispecialty environment. Build lasting relationships while managing diverse medical conditions and contributing...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As a physician, you'll build lasting relationships while providing comprehensive outpatient services and collaborating w...
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Transform healthcare delivery by providing comprehensive primary care in a supportive, physician-led environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes and optimize care within...
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What does an infectious disease physician do?
An infectious disease physician diagnoses and treats infections and advises on prevention, testing, antimicrobial therapy, and infection control. Some also conduct research or contribute to public health initiatives.
Where do infectious disease physicians work?
They may work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, academic medical centers, research organizations, laboratories, government agencies, or public health settings.
What training is required to become an infectious disease physician?
Most positions require a medical degree, residency training in internal medicine or pediatrics, and fellowship training in infectious diseases. State licensure and board certification requirements vary.
What skills are important for infectious disease physician jobs?
Important skills include diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision-making, communication, collaboration, and knowledge of antimicrobial use and infection prevention. Specific requirements depend on the role.
How can I find infectious disease physician jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse infectious disease physician listings on Ladders and review each posting for compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.