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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$288K - $320K *

Drive clinical excellence and operational leadership as a key member of the senior team, ensuring alignment in strategy, quality, and physician engagement while enhancing patient-centered care across...

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

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care to students through in-person and virtual visits, ensuring high-quality, accessible, and culturally responsive healthcare in a coll...

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

$300K - $350K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

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

$210K - $250K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

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

$275K - $500K+*

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

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

$148K - $187K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $94K *

Join a dynamic team driving health equity initiatives, focusing on community education and partnerships to improve wellness in underserved populations. Emphasize collaboration, program development, an...

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

$200K - $350K *

Grow your career with a flexible, patient-focused practice that offers autonomy and work-life balance. Join a team dedicated to wound management, providing bedside care across numerous facilities with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $142K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $142K *

Drive strategic administrative initiatives and oversee daily operations, finance, and compliance in a medical division. Collaborate with central offices to enhance efficiency and represent the divisio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$177K - $187K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Empower groundbreaking research by leading advanced experimental workflows in human immunology and multi-omics. Collaborate with teams to uncover immune mechanisms and drive translational science in a...

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

$180K - $220K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Advance high-quality rehabilitation services through physician leadership and strategic oversight, ensuring seamless integration and innovation in patient care across the Alliance System of Care while...

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

$93K - $97K *

Join a dedicated team to implement and enhance infection prevention programs, ensuring safety and compliance in healthcare settings. Engage with staff, conduct investigations, and train personnel to u...

2 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Deliver comprehensive case reviews and clinical guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal patient outcomes. Collaborate with healthcare teams across multiple states to enhance service quali...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$237K - $297K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team focused on patient-centered care. As a physician in our innovative clinic, you'll enhance health outcomes for moderate-risk patients while enjoying a s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$237K - $297K *

Contribute to innovative patient-centered care in a dynamic outpatient setting, focusing on team-based approaches for rising and moderate risk patients to enhance health outcomes and affordability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$435K - $500K+*

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $500K *

Lead the charge in transforming wound care practices, utilizing advanced techniques to enhance patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $500K *

Elevate your career by utilizing advanced wound care techniques to transform lives. Collaborate with skilled nursing facilities, manage complex cases, and enjoy a flexible schedule with no nights or w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

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.