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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$180K - $220K *

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...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a new urgent care center. Contribute to a collaborative environment while providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment for di...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$612K+ *

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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care, collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to assess, plan, and implement patient-centered strategies that enhance well-bein...

Reposted today

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

$160K - $220K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to enhance scientific dialogue and education in mental health. Build relationships, identify knowledge gaps, and support evidence-based treatment initiatives acros...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $284K *

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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Join a team focused on advancing heart failure care, leading multidisciplinary initiatives, and mentoring future leaders in cardiology while overseeing a cutting-edge LVAD program and collaborative tr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $300K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading strategic initiatives, overseeing medical governance, and enhancing community health programs. Drive quality improvement and innovation in emergency medical ser...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.