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.
Thought Leader Liaison, Nephrology- Northeast
$180K - $247K *
Champion the future of nephrology by driving strategic engagement with Key Medical Experts and stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance advocacy, generate insights, and support commerci...
2 weeks ago
Thought Leader Liaison, Nephrology- Northeast
$180K - $247K *
Lead the charge in developing strategic partnerships with Key Medical Experts and stakeholders in nephrology. Drive advocacy, gather insights, and enhance account readiness to inform commercial strate...
2 weeks ago
Director Infection Control, Rahway, NJ, Full Time
$137K - $185K *
Lead the charge in infection control at our hospital, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing patient safety through effective programs and team management. Oversee comprehensive infection...
4 weeks ago
Physician (Hospitalist) GP-0602-14
$180K - $220K *
The Staff Physician for Inpatient Medicine Service at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients from admission to discharge, including emergency respo...
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Jail Intake Associate Medical Director
$205K - $325K *
Elevate your leadership in healthcare by overseeing clinical operations and guiding physicians in a fast-paced correctional environment. Collaborate with medical leadership to ensure effective care fo...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Head of Immunology, Portfolio Manag - 177215
$270K - $360K *
Shape the future of Immunology and Infectious Disease portfolios by providing strategic leadership, driving client partnerships, and ensuring organizational excellence while managing complex global cl...
2 days ago
$75K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing microbiological methodologies, ensuring quality control, and supporting R&D efforts through data analysis and project execution in a dynamic environment...
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$210K - $250K *
Join a dedicated team of Palliative Care physicians providing telehealth support. Engage in 7 tele-non acute shifts monthly, ensuring quality patient care while enjoying a collaborative practice cultu...
1 week ago
Family Medicine Physician - Lufkin
$200K - $250K *
Empower your career by providing comprehensive primary care in a supportive environment. Join a dedicated team, manage a diverse patient panel, and enjoy a flexible work schedule that promotes work-li...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Shape the future of healthcare by overseeing clinical services, ensuring quality patient care, and collaborating with medical staff. This role requires strong leadership and decision-making skills to...
3 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Elevate healthcare delivery by leading clinical services as a Site Medical Director, ensuring quality care and compliance while collaborating with providers and supervising staff to enhance patient ou...
4 weeks ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Champion patient care by providing critical support in the Emergency Department, enhancing team dynamics and improving outcomes for diverse patient populations in a fast-paced environment...
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Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Empower our Emergency Medicine team by providing critical care as an Advanced Provider. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a dual-hospital system, enhancing patient outcomes and community health in...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Champion exceptional patient care in the Emergency Department as an Advanced Provider, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance lives and ensure quality treatment for diverse cases in a fast-pac...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$110K - $130K *
Transform healthcare delivery as a vital Advanced Provider in the Emergency Department, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes and ensure quality care in a dynamic, fast-paced...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic emergency care team, enhancing patient outcomes in a high-volume, high-acuity environment. Leverage your expertise as an Advanced Provider to deliver critical care and support a collabo...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team in the Emergency Department, providing critical care and support to patients. Leverage your expertise in a fast-paced environment while enhancing your professional...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Tackle critical challenges in the Emergency Department as an Advanced Provider, enhancing patient care and collaborating with a dedicated team to improve lives in a dynamic healthcare environment...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Play a key role in delivering high-quality emergency care as an advanced provider. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive environment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a busy emergency...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$145K - $156K *
Join a dynamic emergency care team, enhancing patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment. As an Advanced Provider, you'll deliver critical care, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and contri...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Transform emergency care by joining our dedicated team of Advanced Providers. You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a support...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$160K - $212K *
Empower the Emergency Department by providing critical care as an Advanced Provider. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes in a dynamic environment, while enjoying professional...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Explore a vital role in enhancing patient care within the Emergency Department, collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional medical services and support to diverse communities while adv...
1 week ago
Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
$104K - $177K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic emergency care team, where your expertise as an Advanced Provider will directly impact patient lives. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, enhancing care d...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Transform patient care by leading medical initiatives and coordinating treatment plans to promote the highest quality of health in residents. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance nursing progr...
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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.