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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$210K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality telehealth services across North Carolina. Join a compassionate team of board-certified physicians managing diverse clinical cases while enjoying flexible sc...

6 days ago

  •   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...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Unlock your potential in telemedicine by delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across Florida. Manage diverse clinical cases while enjoying a flexible schedule that promotes work-life balanc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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 Florida, managing diverse clin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join a dynamic telemedicine team delivering patient-centered care across Florida. Enjoy flexible scheduling while managing diverse clinical cases, including primary and urgent care, through secure vir...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join a dynamic telemedicine team, providing high-quality virtual care across Florida. Manage diverse clinical cases with flexibility in scheduling, ensuring patient-centered treatment in a supportive...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare by delivering high-quality telemedicine services. As a board-certified physician, you'll manage diverse clinical cases, ensuring patient-centered care while en...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join a dynamic telemedicine team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across South Dakota. Enjoy flexible scheduling while managing diverse clinical cases, including primary and urgent care...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare delivery through telemedicine. This role offers Internal Medicine physicians the chance to provide high-quality virtual care across North Carolina, balancing c...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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 Arizona, managing diverse clin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic telemedicine team, providing high-quality virtual care across Indiana. Enjoy flexible scheduling while managing diverse clinical cases, from primary care to ch...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join our innovative telemedicine team to provide high-quality virtual care across New Mexico. Enjoy flexible scheduling while managing diverse clinical cases, including primary and urgent care, in a s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Champion high-quality virtual care by managing diverse clinical cases in a flexible telemedicine role. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver patient-centered treatment plans across California's...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join our innovative telemedicine team, providing high-quality virtual care across Tennessee. Enjoy flexible scheduling while managing diverse clinical cases, including primary and urgent care, all fro...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Champion high-quality virtual care by managing diverse clinical cases in telemedicine. Design personalized treatment plans and collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes across New...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Engage with patients as a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, delivering high-quality virtual care across Maryland. Enjoy flexible scheduling while managing diverse clinical cases in a suppor...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare by delivering high-quality, patient-centered virtual care across Tennessee. Enjoy flexible scheduling while managing diverse clinical cases in a supportive tel...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join a team that's transforming telehealth by delivering high-quality, patient-centered virtual care across California. Manage diverse clinical cases while enjoying a flexible schedule that promotes w...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Help us shape the future of telemedicine by delivering high-quality, patient-centered virtual care. Join a dynamic team of board-certified physicians managing diverse clinical cases across Maryland wi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Elevate patient care by joining our telemedicine team, where you'll provide high-quality virtual consultations across various clinical cases, ensuring flexibility and work-life balance while making a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join a dynamic telemedicine team as a board-certified physician, delivering high-quality virtual care across New York. Enjoy flexible scheduling while managing diverse clinical cases, from primary car...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Provide high-quality virtual care as a board-certified physician, managing diverse clinical cases through telemedicine. Enjoy flexible scheduling while delivering compassionate patient-centered care a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality telehealth services as a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, managing diverse clinical cases through secure virtual consultations while ensuring wor...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Grow your career with a dynamic telehealth team, providing high-quality virtual care across Louisiana. Manage diverse clinical cases while enjoying flexible scheduling and a supportive work environmen...

6 days ago

  •   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.