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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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

$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...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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...

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

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

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

$110K - $140K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead advanced clinical pharmacy services in ambulatory care, optimizing medication management and patient outcomes through collaboration and evidence-based practices. Mentor healthcare professionals w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K - $500K *

Transform patient care by leading wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities. Enjoy a no-call lifestyle with flexible scheduling, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to make a lasting imp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $300K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $350K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $125K *

Champion infection prevention by managing a comprehensive control program, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and enabling safe practices for patient care and staff through education and ove...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing and directing an effective infection control program, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while promoting best practices in infection prevention across the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $250K *

Empower your career as a Primary Care Physician, guiding a well-established practice with leadership support and flexible scheduling options. Engage with a collaborative team in a charming community...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's advancing antibody discovery through innovative techniques, including immunogen design and flow cytometry. Contribute to the development of novel therapeutic antibodies in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Drive comprehensive neurological care by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with various neurological disorders. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes in ou...

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

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.