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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Empower patient care by delivering high-quality telemedicine services across South Carolina. Manage diverse clinical cases, collaborate with peers, and design personalized treatment plans while enjoyi...

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Join a dynamic telemedicine team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Manage diverse clinical cases through virtual consultations, ensuring flexibility and work-life balance while collabora...

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Lead the charge in delivering high-quality telehealth services across Texas. Join a compassionate team of board-certified physicians managing diverse clinical cases through innovative virtual consulta...

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Join a team that's redefining healthcare by delivering high-quality, patient-centered virtual care. As a telemedicine physician, you'll manage diverse clinical cases while enjoying a flexible schedule...

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$210K *

Help us deliver high-quality virtual care by managing diverse clinical cases in a flexible telemedicine role. Join a compassionate team focused on patient-centered solutions across Pennsylvania's urba...

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Shape the future of telemedicine by delivering high-quality virtual care across Alaska. Manage diverse clinical cases, collaborate with peers, and enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work-life bal...

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$210K *

Advance patient care by delivering high-quality telemedicine services across Virginia. Manage diverse clinical cases, ensuring compassionate and effective treatment through virtual consultations while...

6 days ago

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Empower patients by delivering high-quality virtual care as a board-certified physician. Manage diverse clinical cases, collaborate with a dedicated team, and enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes w...

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Join a team that's redefining healthcare delivery through telemedicine. You'll provide high-quality virtual care across various clinical cases, ensuring patient-centered treatment while enjoying a fle...

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

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$210K *

Unlock potential by joining our telemedicine team as a board-certified physician. Deliver high-quality virtual care across Virginia, managing diverse clinical cases while enjoying a flexible schedule...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare delivery through telemedicine. As a board-certified physician, you'll provide comprehensive virtual care across various specialties, ensuring high-quality pati...

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$210K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare delivery through telemedicine. You'll provide high-quality, patient-centered virtual care across Montana, managing diverse clinical cases while enjoying a flex...

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Join a dynamic telemedicine team delivering patient-centered care across Wyoming. Manage diverse clinical cases through virtual consultations, ensuring flexibility and work-life balance while providin...

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$210K *

Champion innovative telehealth solutions by delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Manage diverse clinical cases remotely, ensuring flexibility and work-life balance while collaborating with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Shape the future of telehealth by delivering compassionate, patient-centered care through virtual consultations. Manage diverse clinical cases while enjoying a flexible schedule that promotes work-lif...

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$210K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic telemedicine team, providing high-quality virtual care across Massachusetts. Enjoy flexible scheduling while managing diverse clinical cases in a supportive, inno...

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Grow your career with a flexible telehealth role, delivering patient-centered care across Rhode Island. Manage diverse clinical cases through virtual consultations while collaborating with a dedicated...

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$210K *

Transform virtual healthcare by delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Manage diverse clinical cases through secure telemedicine consultations, ensuring flexibility and work-life balance whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Join a team that's redefining telehealth by delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Manage diverse clinical cases through virtual consultations, ensuring high-quality treatment while enjoying...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Reimagine patient care by delivering high-quality telehealth services. Join a dynamic team of board-certified physicians managing diverse clinical cases, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered virtu...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Empower your career with a flexible telemedicine role, delivering high-quality virtual care across New Jersey. Manage diverse clinical cases while enjoying work-life balance and collaborating with a d...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Champion patient-centered care by delivering high-quality telehealth services. Manage diverse clinical cases, collaborate with peers, and design personalized treatment plans, all while enjoying a flex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K *

Elevate patient care by delivering high-quality telehealth services across Vermont. Manage diverse clinical cases, collaborate with peers, and design personalized treatment plans while enjoying a flex...

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Join a dynamic telemedicine team, delivering patient-centered care across Nebraska. Manage diverse clinical cases with flexibility in scheduling, while collaborating with fellow clinicians to enhance...

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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.