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.
Transfusion Medicine Pathologist (MD/DO) - UNC School of Medicine
$210K - $250K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing transfusion medicine through donor collections, therapeutic apheresis, and blood component processing while fostering collaboration in a dynamic pathology env...
1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Support a dynamic hospitalist team delivering exceptional patient care across multiple specialties. Engage in innovative practices, collaborate with colleagues, and benefit from a structured schedule...
Today
Pathologist - General Surgical
$208K - $250K *
Join a dynamic team as a General Surgical Pathologist, overseeing daily case evaluations and participating in Tumor Board discussions. Collaborate with on-site PA support in a thriving practice focuse...
2 weeks ago
Performance Specialist - Post Acute & Community Partnerships
$75K - $100K *
Shape the future of post-acute care by engaging with facilities to enhance performance, streamline operations, and improve patient transitions. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify barriers and d...
3 weeks ago
Pathologist - Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology
$210K - $250K *
Drive high-quality patient care by providing expert diagnostic and laboratory services in pathology. Engage in surgical, cytopathology, and clinical pathology, ensuring compliance and quality assuranc...
1 week ago
Sr. Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Bacteriology - Mineola
$119K - $143K *
Unlock potential by performing complex laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with medical teams to deliver accurate results and maintain a safe, efficient...
2 weeks ago
Physician - Malignant Hematology & Cellular Therapy Subspecialist
$500K+*
Elevate patient care by leading a collaborative team in malignant hematology and cellular therapy, focusing on innovative treatment for hematologic malignancies while fostering program growth and mult...
Today
Medical Director / Attending Physician (MD / DO)
$200K - $250K *
Transform the future of patient care by leading a skilled nursing facility. Drive quality services, develop medical policies, and ensure compliance with regulations while mentoring staff and enhancing...
2 weeks ago
Vice President of Medical Affairs
$325K - $495K *
Join a team that's redefining medical staff governance and leadership. As a senior physician leader, you'll oversee credentialing, peer review, and regulatory compliance, ensuring high standards and c...
2 weeks ago
Virology Endowed Professorship, Physician Scientist
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's pioneering advancements in virology through impactful research. This role offers a unique opportunity for a physician-scientist to lead innovative investigations and collaborate wit...
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Virology Endowed Professorship, Physician Scientist
$160K - $200K *
Advance infectious disease research as a Tenure Track faculty member focused on virology, supporting junior investigators and exploring viral impacts on chronic diseases while collaborating with multi...
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Physician Fellow - Emergency Medicine (Family Medicine Trained)
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by joining a unique Emergency Medicine Fellowship designed for Family Medicine graduates, offering hands-on training in diverse clinical settings to enhance your skills and expertise...
1 week ago
Staff Pharmacist - Infectious Diseases
$104K - $188K *
Join a dynamic team to prepare and label medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supervising pharmacy technicians and students in a fast-paced environment focused on patient care and safet...
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Global Health Advisory Consultant
$100K - $120K *
Lead global health risk management strategies for multinational clients, leveraging clinical expertise and data analytics to optimize medical benefits and improve health outcomes across diverse workfo...
Yesterday
Global Health Advisory Consultant
$100K - $120K *
Drive global health strategies by leveraging clinical expertise and data analytics to enhance multinational employers' health risk management and benefit plans, ensuring improved outcomes and cost eff...
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Division AVP Infection Prevention
$110K - $130K *
Transform infection prevention across our division by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safe environment for patients and staff. Collaborate with hospitals to impleme...
3 weeks ago
Associate Scientist (Dr Pereira's Lab) - Neurology
$80K - $95K *
Join us to advance Alzheimer’s research by conducting innovative experiments and developing methodologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to explore therapeutic targets and contribute to groundbreaki...
Reposted 3 days ago
$250K - $300K *
Empower your career as you join a dynamic ENT practice with advanced technology, strong support, and a vibrant referral network. Contribute to a teaching environment while building a comprehensive pra...
2 days ago
$149K - $393K *
Join a dynamic team as a clinical hematopathologist, contributing to innovative patient care, teaching, and collaborative research at a prestigious institution. Engage in diagnostic services and mento...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Pathologist - Surgical - Medical Director
$250K - $300K *
Elevate patient care by leading surgical pathology services, ensuring compliance, and managing quality assurance while overseeing laboratory operations and staff to enhance diagnostic accuracy and eff...
2 weeks ago
$255K - $300K *
Join a team that's dedicated to expanding rheumatology services in a collaborative environment. Leverage your expertise to provide patient-centered care while working closely with a diverse group of s...
Yesterday
U.S. Medical Director - Immunology
$206K - $297K *
Unlock potential by leading the medical strategy for immunology products, driving evidence generation, and engaging key stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with clinical a...
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U.S. Medical Director - Immunology
$206K - $297K *
Elevate medical strategy by leading immunology initiatives, driving evidence generation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and align with U.S. healthcare needs...
Reposted yesterday
Pathologist - Surgical - Medical Director
$250K - $300K *
Drive clinical excellence by leading surgical pathology services, ensuring compliance, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Oversee operations, manage staff, and implement innovative technologies to opt...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $114K *
Deliver exceptional peri-operative nursing care by assessing, planning, and implementing strategies for patient well-being, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance outcomes and ed...
Reposted today
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.