Infectious Disease Physician Jobs

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.

What Infectious Disease Physicians Do

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.

Common Work Settings

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.

Qualifications and Skills

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.

Explore Infectious Disease Physician Careers

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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$300K - $320K *

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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$275K - $300K *

Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive outpatient care, focusing on preventive medicine and chronic disease management. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes in a support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$190K - $230K *

Elevate your career by joining a dedicated team focused on preventive health care for adults. Utilize advanced technology to provide comprehensive services, build patient relationships, and contribute...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$237K - $296K *

Manage comprehensive primary care services for elderly participants, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across various settings. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote wellnes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional critical care as a board-certified physician. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the growth of a prestigious VA aca...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $105K *

Elevate your career with a vital role in infection control, overseeing compliance and best practices in a skilled nursing environment. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $300K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team of Emergency Medicine Physicians, providing critical care in a new facility while covering multiple locations. Collaborate with skilled professionals in a...

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$250K - $300K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional emergency care at a new facility, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance patient outcomes and streamline operations in a fast-paced environment...

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$250K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading an Emergency Medicine Services program, integrating clinical, educational, and research activities while developing training and ensuring quality assurance in a collaborati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Elevate your career as an Emergency Medicine Physician, providing critical care in a dynamic environment. Join a dedicated team in a facility with advanced resources, flexible scheduling, and a commit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team in Emergency Medicine, providing critical care in a fast-paced environment while enhancing patient outcomes and community health...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Champion exceptional patient care by delivering high-quality emergency services across multiple facilities. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

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$200K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care in a community health setting. You'll manage acute and chronic conditions, collaborate with healthcare providers, and advocate for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$323K - $437K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $136K *

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$68K - $136K *

Lead the charge in driving new business growth within the healthcare diagnostics sector. Utilize your sales expertise to penetrate untapped accounts, build relationships, and deliver innovative soluti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $136K *

Accelerate growth by driving new business in diagnostic solutions across New England. Leverage your sales expertise to penetrate untapped accounts and enhance healthcare outcomes through innovative di...

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$68K - $136K *

Take ownership of new business growth by identifying and converting opportunities in healthcare diagnostics. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships and drive revenue across hospital netw...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $250K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$210K - $250K *

Lead the management of resources and operations in your department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for optimal patient care and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$200K - $250K *

Deliver comprehensive patient care by leading a collaborative team of healthcare professionals to provide primary care services. Engage in patient management and clinical decision-making while ensurin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower patient care by delivering high-quality outpatient services, collaborating with care teams, and ensuring accurate documentation while engaging with the community to promote health initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Join a dedicated team providing comprehensive inpatient oncology care, overseeing treatment planning, patient flow, and discharge processes while enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes throug...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$210K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare delivery through telemedicine. As a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, you'll provide high-quality virtual care across Georgia, managing diverse clin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an infectious disease physician do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.