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.
Senior Medical Director, Immunology Clinical Development - Rheumatology
$210K - $250K *
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Senior Medical Director, Immunology Clinical Development - Rheumatology
$210K - $250K *
Manage the execution and oversight of clinical trials, ensuring high-quality data supports product strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive clinical development and maintain complian...
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$250K - $300K *
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Epidemiologist, Real-World Evidence (Remote US)
$95K - $115K *
Drive impactful healthcare decisions by leveraging real-world data expertise. Collaborate with clients to evaluate and analyze RWD for regulatory assessments, ensuring high-quality evidence generation...
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Epidemiologist, Real-World Evidence (Remote US)
$95K - $115K *
Optimize real-world evidence generation by leading data analysis and collaboration with stakeholders. Drive impactful research to support regulatory decisions in healthcare, enhancing public health ou...
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Lead Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of patient care as a Lead Provider, guiding clinical staff and delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare in an urgent care setting. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhanc...
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Lead Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care
$100K - $120K *
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Lead Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care
$95K - $115K *
Drive exceptional patient care as a Lead Provider, mentoring clinical staff and ensuring high-quality service in a collaborative urgent care environment. Make a meaningful impact on patient lives whil...
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Primary Care Physician - Prescott Valley
$210K - $250K *
Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive primary care to diverse patients, diagnosing and treating conditions, and developing tailored treatment plans in a supportive outpatient environment...
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Lead Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care
$95K - $115K *
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Drive excellence in surgical care by leading clinical operations, ensuring integrated patient-focused services, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance outcomes and efficiency within the Su...
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Physician, Rheumatology (Elk Grove, CA)
$250K - $300K *
Grow your career with a collaborative team of rheumatologists in a dynamic, clinic-based practice. Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and the resources of a thriving multi-specialty group while building you...
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$500K+*
Elevate your career by joining a collaborative cardiology team, providing comprehensive outpatient services and pacemaker care. Enjoy a supportive environment with excellent work-life balance and comp...
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Empower your career by providing comprehensive pediatric care, including preventive and acute services for children and adolescents. Collaborate with healthcare professionals while guiding residents i...
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Executive Director Service Line - Cardiology
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Empower healthcare excellence by leading the Cardiology Service Line. Collaborate with key leaders to enhance growth, quality, and patient experience while driving operational efficiency and financial...
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Medical Director - Critical Care
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Inpatient Physician Assistant - Heme Malignancies/ Cell Therapies
$126K - $204K *
Elevate patient care by collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to manage treatment plans for patients with hematologic malignancies, ensuring comprehensive support and quality improvement...
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Family Medicine Physician - San Antonio, TX
$200K - $350K *
Transform patient care by delivering expert wound management in a flexible, supportive environment. Enjoy autonomy with no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities while earning competitive compensa...
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Senior Director, Clinical Development (MD)
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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.