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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$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare administration by leading enterprise-wide HIMS operations, ensuring compliance and driving performance improvement across a multi-state network while fostering an engaged workforc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $220K *

Shape patient outcomes by providing direct care in transplant hepatology, educating trainees, and collaborating within a leading team. Your expertise will enhance the quality of life for pre- and post...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion patient care by engaging healthcare providers, delivering education, and supporting optimal product utilization in Gastroenterology. Collaborate with teams to address marketplace needs and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

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

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

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

$250K - $300K *

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

$180K - $220K *

Partner with us to provide comprehensive family medicine care, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Engage in patient diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation while collaborating with a dedicated medical te...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Empower customer success by leading clinical programs and strategic relationships. Drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure measurable outcomes while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic clinical programs and customer relationships. Drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure account growth while delivering measurable value and fostering collab...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Transform neonatal care by leading a dedicated NICU team, enhancing clinical excellence, and fostering collaboration. Shape the future of our thriving program while making a meaningful impact on infan...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $215K *

Pioneer strategic relationships with healthcare leaders, translating insights to enhance patient care and support organizational goals in the rare disease sector. Collaborate across functions to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $114K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$128K - $158K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$255K - $424K *

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United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $110K *

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Reposted today

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

$70K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver patient education and health coaching in chronic disease management. Embrace flexibility with virtual work while making a difference through assessments, care planning...

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

$70K - $110K *

Shape the future of patient care by engaging in telephonic disease management. Lead health coaching and educational interventions to improve chronic disease outcomes while collaborating with healthcar...

Reposted today

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

$70K - $110K *

Unlock your potential in healthcare with flexible telephonic disease management, where you'll conduct assessments, implement coaching plans, and coordinate care for chronic conditions, impacting membe...

Reposted today

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

$70K - $110K *

Lead telephonic patient education and health coaching initiatives, coordinating care plans for chronic disease management. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance health outcomes while wo...

Reposted today

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

$70K - $110K *

Empower members through telephonic health coaching and disease management, leading initiatives for chronic condition support, conducting assessments, and collaborating with health professionals to enh...

Reposted today

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

$70K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to improving health outcomes through effective disease management and personalized coaching. Utilize your nursing skills to support members with chronic conditions and enh...

Reposted today

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

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.