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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$180K - $247K *

Shape strategic engagement initiatives by serving as the primary liaison to Key Medical Experts and stakeholders in nephrology, driving advocacy, insights, and account readiness to enhance patient acc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $247K *

Lead the charge in strategic engagement with Key Medical Experts in nephrology, driving advocacy and insights to enhance account readiness and inform commercial strategies. Collaborate across function...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $250K *

Pioneer a transformative primary care experience, providing comprehensive outpatient services for all ages. Enjoy flexible scheduling, strong support, and innovative tools that allow you to focus on p...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $210K *

Shape the future of precision medicine by leading assay development and data analysis, guiding clinical strategies through cross-functional collaboration and innovative research partnerships...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering comprehensive outpatient care, diagnosing and treating diverse conditions in a Family Practice model while supervising clinical staff and ensuring quality he...

4 weeks ago

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

$215K - $230K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific engagement and insights in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and contribute to strategic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Unlock potential as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific engagement and insights in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance medical strategy and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing scientific engagement and strategy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you'll build relationships, share insights, and support medical affa...

Philadelphia, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, engaging with key stakeholders in hematology-oncology. Leverage your expertise to enhance scientific understanding and suppor...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Unlock potential by serving as a scientific expert in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, building relationships with healthcare professionals, and driving medical strategy for lacutamab. Collaborate across di...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, focusing on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Build scientific relationships, exchange vital medical insights, and support strategic initiatives in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming the landscape of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you'll build scientific relationships, share insights, and support strategic initiative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Explore the forefront of hematology as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific engagement and insights in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance medical s...

Raleigh, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Drive scientific engagement and insights in the hematology-oncology field, focusing on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and lacutamab. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance medical strategy an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $200K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Explore innovative ways to enhance healthcare by building relationships with medical leaders. As a key liaison, you'll provide scientific insights and support clinical practices, ensuring compliance a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Develop collaborative relationships with medical leaders, providing scientific insights and education to enhance healthcare practices and positively impact patient outcomes. Engage with stakeholders t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with medical leaders to deliver scientific insights and education. Drive healthcare innovation through strategic relationships and expert knowledge, enhancing clinica...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your scientific expertise to build relationships with key stakeholders, providing objective medical information, and integrating clinical data to enhance healthcare prac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage with stakeholders to provide scientific insights and education, fostering relationships that enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes. Contribute to strategic initiatives and maintain exp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Champion innovative healthcare solutions by building relationships with medical leaders and providing scientific expertise to enhance patient outcomes and support clinical practices...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $192K *

Drive impactful healthcare solutions by leveraging your scientific expertise. Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide objective, compliant information and enhance clinical practices, while contin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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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.