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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Transform patient care by leading infection prevention initiatives and promoting safety standards. Collaborate with healthcare teams to analyze clinical practices, develop training programs, and ensur...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $94K *

Lead infection prevention efforts by analyzing clinical care, promoting best practices, and educating teams to enhance patient safety and prevent hospital-acquired infections while ensuring regulatory...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $94K *

Optimize infection prevention strategies and educational programs to enhance patient safety and care. Collaborate with healthcare teams to analyze clinical practices and ensure regulatory compliance i...

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

$80K - $94K *

Shape the future of patient safety by leading infection prevention efforts, enhancing quality care, and driving educational initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies...

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

$210K - $331K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic Clinical Science leadership across multiple studies and programs in Infectious Disease. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific consistency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Champion strategic Clinical Science leadership across Infectious Disease studies, guiding development planning and ensuring scientific consistency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive hig...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K *

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

$210K - $250K *

Engage in a dynamic outpatient rheumatology practice, offering flexible scheduling and minimal call. Collaborate in a modern multispecialty clinic while mentoring medical trainees and enjoying competi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $220K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and overseeing scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring high-quality contributions and strategic client interactions to drive growth and innovation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to infection prevention and control, enhancing patient safety through education, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. Play a key role in improving healthcare quali...

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance health outcomes and promote educ...

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

$66K - $123K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $123K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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Lead a dynamic inpatient rehabilitation unit, providing medical oversight and patient care while collaborating with a dedicated clinical team to enhance post-acute rehabilitation services in a support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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

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

$126K - $173K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in biopharmaceutical consulting to drive strategic insights in CVRM, R&I, and infectious diseases, ensuring high-quality project delivery and client satis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $118K *

Optimize diagnostic processes in a dynamic lab environment, applying advanced medical laboratory science skills to identify pathogens and support patient care through innovative testing methods and qu...

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

$108K - $130K *

Create impactful infection prevention strategies, leading initiatives to enhance patient safety and healthcare quality across the organization, while ensuring compliance with health regulations and pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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

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Champion infection prevention initiatives by leveraging data and collaboration to enhance healthcare outcomes. Drive compliance and quality improvement through education, surveillance, and strategic p...

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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.