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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$170K - $235K *

Transform healthcare access by leading a dynamic team of Key Account Managers. Drive strategic initiatives, develop talent, and ensure compliance while achieving ambitious goals in a fast-paced hospit...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $235K *

Optimize your leadership skills by guiding a high-performing team of Key Account Managers in the hospital sector. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance product access, and foster relationships with hea...

Miami, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $235K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading and developing high-performing hospital Key Account Managers. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance product access, and foster relationships within healthcare in...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $235K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $235K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $235K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $350K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

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$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$750K+ *

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

$180K - $240K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

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

$250K - $250K+*

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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

$210K - $250K *

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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.