Infectious Disease Physician Jobs

An Infectious Disease Physician specializes in diagnosing and managing infections. They focus on diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Their work involves understanding how these infectious agents spread, their effects on the human body, and how to control and treat these infections. They work in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and public health agencies, often in conjunction with other healthcare professionals. They could also be involved in research or teaching, and they may assist in outbreak investigations, preventing hospital-acquired infections, and infection control.

Before becoming an Infectious Disease Physician, an individual could undertake roles such as a General Practitioner, Internal Medicine Resident, or Pediatrician. The role requires specialized knowledge and skills including strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. They must be able to deal with uncertainty and make decisions based on a mix of evidence and clinical judgment. Certifications required include a medical degree (MD or DO) and board certification in Internal Medicine followed by a fellowship in Infectious Disease. Some physicians may also have additional certifications in tropical medicine or HIV care.

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Infectious Disease Physician

  • DOCTORS CHOICE PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC.
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 7 hours ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 7 hours ago

Seeking Candidates that are Trained in Primary Care and/or Infectious Disease and/or AAHIVM trained. MUST HAVE 2 YEARS OF HIV TREATMENT EXPERIENCE. Great Hours - Quality of Life!...

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Infectious Disease Physician

  • Aspirus Health
  • Wausau, WI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Wausau, WI
  • 7 hours ago

Aspirus Health is seeking an Infectious Disease physician to practice in North Central Wisconsin. Join our two-physician team, based in Wausau, Wisconsin....

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Infectious Disease Physician

  • Southeast Physician Search, Inc.
  • GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • GA
  • 7 hours ago

Seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Infectious Disease physician to join our thriving and innovative team....

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Infectious Disease Physician

  • Avita Health System
  • Mansfield, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mansfield, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Position Overview: The Infectious Disease Physician will be responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings....

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Infectious Disease Physician

  • Vohra Wound Physicians
  • Worthington, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Worthington, MN
  • 8 hours ago

Full-Time Infectious Disease Physician Position in Worthington, MN with National Wound Physician Group Clinical satisfaction, autonomy and flexibility, work-life balance No Nights, No Call, No Weekend...

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Infectious Disease Physician

  • Goldfish Medical Staffing
  • Vandalia, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Vandalia, OH
  • 9 hours ago

Academic Infectious Disease - Ohio Metro! Seeking a BC/BE Infectious Disease physician to join a collaborative team that blends academic medicine with clinical practice!...

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Pediatric - Infectious Disease Physician

  • BAS Healthcare
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 11 hours ago

Opportunity: Pediatric Infectious Disease Search is for long term vacancy/permeant search....

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Infectious Disease Physician

  • Amergis Locum Tenens
  • Salem, OR
  • 12 hours ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 12 hours ago

Join the Oregon Department of Corrections as a skilled Infectious Disease Physician. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to consult across all 12 facilities....

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Infectious Disease Physician

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Torrington, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Torrington, CT
  • 12 hours ago

Seeking BE/BC Infectious Disease Physician to join team in North West Connecticut....

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Physician/Infectious Disease/Minnesota/Permanent/Infectious

  • Vohra Wound Physicians
  • Rochester, MN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 14 hours ago

Part-Time Infectious Disease Physician Position in Rochester, MN with National Wound Physician Group Clinical satisfaction, autonomy and flexibility, work-life balance No Nights, No Call, No Weekend...

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Physician/Infectious Disease/South Dakota/Locum or Permanent

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 14 hours ago

Medical Group is seeking a BE/BC Infectious Disease Physician to join their team....

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Per Diem Infectious Disease Physician

  • Provider Solutions & Development
  • Lacey, WA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lacey, WA
  • 15 hours ago

Providence Medical Group is seeking a Per Diem Infectious Disease physician to join their team in Olympia, Washington....

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Physician / Infectious Disease / Florida / Permanent / Infectious Disease Partner Potential Job

  • myMDcareers
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 15 hours ago

Single specialty group, 100% Infectious Disease in Gainesville, FL seeks another ID doc. Mainly inpatient with some clinic consults. Hospital census is reasonable....

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Pediatric - Infectious Disease Physician

  • Vandalia Health, Inc
  • Charleston, WV
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 15 hours ago

Qualifications: MD or DO degree with completion of accredited pediatric infectious disease fellowship Board certified or board eligible in pediatric infectious disease Eligible for unrestricted medical...

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Part-Time Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician

  • Northern Light Health
  • Bangor, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 17 hours ago

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, located in Bangor, Maine, seeks a BC/BE Pediatric Infectious Disease physician....

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Salary for Infectious Disease Physician Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePhysicians research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Infectious Disease Physician positions.



Highest Education Level

Infectious Disease Physicians offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
45.8%
Bachelor's Degree
19.7%
Master's Degree
12.8%
High School or GED
12.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.0%
Associate's Degree
3.6%
Some High School
1.0%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Infectious Disease Physicians
2-4 years
23.3%
Less than 1 year
23.3%
1-2 years
20.0%
4-6 years
16.7%
None
10.0%
10+ years
3.3%
6-8 years
3.3%



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