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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$82K - $152K *
Drive physician referral growth by developing strategic business plans, maintaining relationships with healthcare providers, and educating on services. Analyze market data to enhance UVVC's competitiv...
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Director, Clinical Transactional Counsel
$120K - $284K *
Lead the charge in clinical contracting for global development programs, managing negotiations and agreements to ensure efficient study execution while balancing legal risk and operational priorities...
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Physician - Interventional Radiology
$375K - $450K *
Explore a rewarding opportunity to perform diverse interventional procedures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive compensation and a balanced dayt...
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Physician Specialist - Endocrinology
$210K - $250K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team providing Endocrinology services in a supportive environment. Enjoy a full-time outpatient practice with competitive compensation, teaching opportunities, and a fo...
1 week ago
Pathology Service Chief - Jackson Hospital
$240K - $300K *
Lead the charge in advancing pathology services as a chief and director, overseeing a dynamic team and ensuring high-quality patient care in a prominent community hospital setting. Drive innovation an...
1 week ago
Physician Associate or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Endocrinology & Diabetes
$116K - $150K *
Join a dynamic inpatient diabetes consult team, managing diverse diabetes cases in collaboration with healthcare professionals. This role offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth...
2 weeks ago
Non-Tenure-Eligible Cardiology Clinician-Educator: Non-Invasive Cardiology
$311K - $423K *
Shape the future of cardiovascular medicine by leading education and clinical services, mentoring the next generation, and driving innovation in research and patient care as a vital member of our este...
4 weeks ago
Strategic Advisor - Healthcare
$100K - $120K *
Empower transformation by leveraging analytics to enhance clinical asset management. Collaborate closely with healthcare leaders to identify savings opportunities, present actionable insights, and dri...
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Physician - Associate Chief of Staff - Research
$180K - $220K *
Elevate research initiatives by providing strategic leadership and oversight for compliance and resource management, while fostering collaborations with healthcare and academic partners to enhance pat...
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Sr. Medical Director, Rheumatology - US Remote
$173K - $320K *
Shape the future of rheumatology by providing strategic medical oversight across clinical trials. Lead the innovation and development of groundbreaking therapies while collaborating with multidiscipli...
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Hospital Senior Director of Nursing, Medicine
$187K - $243K *
Lead the charge in clinical leadership and management across nursing units, ensuring excellence in patient care, staff development, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of collaboration...
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Hospital Senior Director of Nursing, Medicine
$187K - $243K *
Join a team that's dedicated to clinical excellence and leadership in nursing. Oversee multiple departments, drive quality improvements, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation to enhance...
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Physician - Diagnostic Radiology
$275K - $500K+*
Shape the future of healthcare by providing expert diagnostic radiology services. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a vibrant community, ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic medical envi...
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$200K - $250K *
Join us in providing comprehensive care by assessing and treating patients' physical health. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integrated treatment plans and educate patients while ma...
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Associate Medical Director, Nephrology - US Medical Affairs
$183K - $252K *
Optimize the US medical strategy for nephrology, driving execution and collaboration across teams to enhance patient outcomes through strategic insights, education, and KOL engagement in C3G and IC-MP...
3 weeks ago
$240K - $300K *
Champion exceptional patient care by leading sleep medicine initiatives, overseeing laboratory operations, and mentoring future physicians while collaborating with a dedicated team in a nationally rec...
1 week ago
Neurologist - Medical Director - Neuroimmunology / Multiple Sclerosis - AdventHealth Orlando, FL
$250K - $300K *
Shape the future of neuroimmunology care as a System Medical Director. Lead a multidisciplinary team across 17 campuses to enhance clinical performance, drive research initiatives, and deliver innovat...
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Physician Assistant - Dr. Kyle Morse
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Advance patient care by providing clinical consultation, assessment, and management. Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure effective treatment and education for patients, enhancing their recovery...
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Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
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Join our team to provide exceptional patient care as an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner. You'll diagnose, treat, and educate patients while collaborating with healthcare professionals to promote...
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Chief of Staff - Vice President of HIV, Hepatitis, and TB
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Join a dynamic team to drive strategic initiatives and enhance global health outcomes. Collaborate with senior leadership to synthesize complex data, manage special projects, and prepare impactful com...
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Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Milltown Primary Care
$180K - $220K *
Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals providing exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. This role offers a balanced schedule with opportunities for collaboration and growth i...
2 weeks ago
Physician - Anesthesiologist (EDRP & Recruitment Incentive Authorized)
$210K - $250K *
Empower your career by delivering exceptional anesthetic care to veterans. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures while adhering to high stan...
5 days ago
Head of Immunology Patient Engagement
$240K - $339K *
Drive patient engagement by leading innovative strategies for the immunology portfolio. Oversee the patient journey, enhance support operations, and collaborate across teams to optimize outcomes and e...
3 weeks ago
Advanced Provider - Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of patient care in a dynamic hospital medicine environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and support academic initiatives while managing a div...
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$485K - $500K+*
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What does an infectious disease physician do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.