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.
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Transform healthcare delivery by leading a dedicated team in providing primary care. Engage with patients, oversee clinical activities, and drive performance improvements in a collaborative environmen...
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Join a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to providing patient-centered primary care. This role emphasizes building long-term relationships, delivering comprehensive care, and collaborating with a supp...
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Shape the future of healthcare by leading clinical operations, ensuring excellence in patient care and compliance while collaborating with teams to improve health outcomes for underserved populations...
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Help us transform urgent care by delivering exceptional patient care and shaping a new center's clinical culture. Join a collaborative team focused on community health and patient-centered excellence...
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Join a collaborative team as an Orthopedic Surgeon, providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. Leverage advanced technologies and resources while serving the Coastal Maine community and e...
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Clinical Practice Liaison – Long Term Care
$160K - $220K *
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Director, Global Market Access
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Lead the charge in global pricing and market access strategy for a rare disease portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective access and value proposition development for cu...
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Champion clinical excellence by leading strategic initiatives, overseeing medical governance, and enhancing community health programs. Drive quality improvement and innovation in emergency medical ser...
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Thought Leader Liaison, Nephrology- Northeast
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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...
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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...
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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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Head of Immunology, Portfolio Manag - 177215
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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...
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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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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...
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Family Medicine Physician - Lufkin
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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...
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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...
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Advanced Provider - Emergency Medicine
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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
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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...
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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.