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 *

Advance patient care through comprehensive, respectful medical services for diverse populations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care quality and efficiency, while mentoring emergi...

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with us as you lead clinical laboratory operations, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring staff and optimizing workflows in a dynamic healthcare environment...

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

$240K - $300K *

Join our team to provide exceptional emergency care, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and contribute to patient education and administrative duties in a dynamic environment focused on qualit...

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

$381K - $437K *

Elevate your career by joining a collaborative Emergency Medicine team, offering mentorship and support for both seasoned physicians and new graduates. Enjoy a stable work environment with excellent s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $235K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K *

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

$109K - $164K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional patient care as a Hospital Medicine Advanced Practitioner. Collaborate with a dedicated team, manage admissions, and enjoy a flexible schedule with competitiv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Innovate within a dynamic pathology team, providing expertise in slide interpretation and report writing. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure high-quality, timely services while engaging with cli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing expert epidemiological insights into occupational exposures for military aviation and firefighter data sets, driving impactful research and analysis to enhance safety...

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$335K - $350K *

Unlock the potential of hospital medicine by leading a dedicated team, ensuring quality care, and fostering collaboration. Drive operational efficiency and compliance while balancing clinical and admi...

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

$250K - $300K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional critical care as a Lead Intensivist, managing a busy ICU, coordinating patient care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcom...

1 week ago

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

$210K - $250K *

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1 week ago

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

$276K - $323K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive adult primary care services. This role offers a stable, hospital-employed model with strong support, allowing you to focus on high-quality patie...

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

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

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

$58K - $123K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize patient care by providing high-quality, compassionate support in a dynamic outpatient setting. Collaborate with a diverse team to manage treatment plans and educate patients on health and wel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

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

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services while overseeing clinical practices and driving outcomes at the health center. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$245K *

Partner with us to redefine virtual primary care, delivering exceptional patient services through innovative telehealth solutions. Join our dedicated team to enhance health accessibility and effective...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in strategic and operational management of inpatient APP services, collaborating across departments to optimize workforce and enhance patient care models through data-driven leadership...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by diagnosing and treating complex cardiac conditions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and provide comprehensive care across diverse...

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

$50K - $120K *

Advance senior healthcare by delivering compassionate, coordinated care to older adults. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes while managing a dedicated panel of reside...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform patient care by leveraging nursing expertise to support Ryan White clients. Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop care plans, educate patients, and ensure adherence to treatment, fost...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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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.