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.
Associate Director of Health Care
$100K - $120K *
Lead the development and oversight of healthcare programs, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational efficiency and guide departmental o...
1 week ago
Associate Director of Health Care
$110K - $130K *
Champion the development and oversight of healthcare programs, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational efficiency and guide department...
1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Join our team to provide exceptional inpatient care in Hematology/Oncology, engage in clinical research, and educate future medical professionals. This role offers a collaborative environment with a f...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Elevate patient care by joining a dynamic team of Family Medicine Physicians. Enjoy autonomy while collaborating with dietitians and therapists in a supportive environment, enhancing community health...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of clinical care by leading and mentoring nursing teams across multiple facilities. Drive compliance, quality outcomes, and excellence in resident care while fostering professional de...
3 weeks ago
$73K - $113K *
Elevate patient care by conducting telephone assessments and directing patients to appropriate services. Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure effective communication and provide essential medical...
Today
$73K - $113K *
Join us to enhance patient care as an RN Triage specialist, utilizing your nursing expertise to assess and direct patients effectively. Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely and appropriate...
Today
$180K - $220K *
Champion comprehensive psychiatric care by evaluating and treating patients, overseeing resident training, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Engage in both inpatient and outpatient...
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$180K - $220K *
Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive psychiatric care, training residents, and fostering collaboration across services to enhance patient outcomes and promote a positive environment for Veteran...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Contribute to the specialized treatment of complex mental health issues, conducting comprehensive assessments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care for Veterans in a supportiv...
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Physician Assistant - Full Time - Trauma
$138K - $152K *
Join the healthcare team as a Physician Assistant, delivering comprehensive medical services across various specialties, ensuring quality patient care, and collaborating effectively with healthcare pr...
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Lead, Indigenous Chronic Disease Prevention
$80K - $95K *
Champion Indigenous health initiatives by leading chronic disease prevention programs. Collaborate with communities and stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate strategies that enhance wellness...
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$210K - $250K *
Transform population health by leading a team in delivering high-quality, accountable care. Collaborate closely with Advanced Practice Clinicians to enhance patient outcomes and ensure excellence in c...
1 week ago
Family Medicine Physician - Magnolia
$200K - $250K *
Lead a dynamic Family Medicine practice, providing comprehensive care to diverse patients. Enjoy a flexible 4.5-day work week, competitive compensation, and a supportive team environment while making...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Shape the future of population health by leading a team in delivering high-quality, accountable care. Collaborate closely with Advanced Practice Clinicians to enhance patient outcomes and ensure excel...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Shape the future of healthcare by leading a team-focused approach to patient care, ensuring high-quality outcomes in post-acute and long-term settings while collaborating closely with Advanced Practic...
1 week ago
$180K - $220K *
Drive excellence in patient care by leading interdisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality, accountable healthcare across facilities. Collaborate closely with Advanced Practice Clinicians to enhanc...
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Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Join us to provide specialized pharmaceutical care, optimize medication therapy, and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Supervise pharmacy technicians and ensure compliance...
Yesterday
$210K - $250K *
Lead critical care and perioperative anesthesiology services, providing expert clinical care for complex surgical cases while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes...
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$155K - $170K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead strategic operations for Rare Disease therapy programs, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance while fostering team development and collaboration across mult...
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Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Endocrinology Full Time Days
$100K - $120K *
Transform patient care by leveraging your expertise in endocrinology and diabetes management. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance health outcomes, mentor future practitioners, and drive quali...
6 days ago
$210K - $250K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional urological care, optimizing patient outcomes through collaboration and advanced procedures. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in both inpatient and...
1 week ago
Gastroenterology IBD Director and Faculty Physician
$300K - $350K *
Lead the charge in advancing a multidisciplinary IBD program, mentoring fellows and students while engaging in research at a premier academic medical center. Collaborate with diverse specialties to en...
1 week ago
Trauma and Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider
$135K - $155K *
Unlock potential by providing critical care to acutely ill patients. Collaborate with a dedicated provider team to deliver the highest quality and safest patient care in multiple critical care units...
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Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO)
$180K - $220K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering comprehensive primary care services, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention across all ages. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhanc...
3 weeks ago
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.