About Infectious Diseases Careers
Infectious disease deals with the diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases of all types, in all organs, and in all ages of patients. The specialty requires an understanding of the microbiology, prevention, and management of disorders caused by viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections, including the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents, vaccines, and other immunobiological agents; the environmental, occupational, and host factors that predispose to infection; and the basic principles of epidemiology and transmission of infection. The emergence of drug-resistant bacteria and the AIDS epidemic have significantly affected this specialty.
Physicians in this specialty use pervious patient case studies to provide treatment. A patient is assessed by the physician through blood tests, X-rays, a look at previous medical records, and other lab tests to gather information. Infectious diseases cause the most deaths in third world countries.
These diseases are also in the top five list of killers in the wealthiest of places. Infectious diseases remain present and have not been cured, so the specialization is in demand for those to help defeat the diseases.
Median Salary: $200,986 per year
Projected Growth: 18% from 2014-2024
Tips
- Time is of the essence when responding to contracts.
- Do not waste time when it comes to negotiating, declining, or accepting a contract.
- Having a clear idea of what you are wanting in a contract makes the processes easier.
- Along with that, it is important to be open minded and lenient with some aspects due to the fact a contract may not be able to fit every single one of your qualifications.
- Be sure to act professionally and confidently when interviewing and negotiating.
- The way you handle yourself may affect your contract.
Interesting Facts
- The vaccination for the chickenpox has decreased the statistic for people of all ages.
We found 144 Infectious Diseases Physician Jobs in 36 states
Physician Assistant - Infectious Diseases
Richmond, VA 2323510/13/2025
Physician Assistant | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Boca Raton, FL 10/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Disease
Richmond, VA 2321910/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Disease | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Infectious Diseases
Asheville, NC 10/13/2025
Physician Assistant | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Sylvania, OH 4356010/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Disease
New Orleans, LA 7012110/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Disease | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Morrisville, NC 2756010/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Disease
Dayton, OH 4540410/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Disease | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Inverness, FL 2667010/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Manchester, NH 10/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Rock Hill, SC 2973210/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Fargo, ND 55805-195010/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Riverside, CA 10/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Dayton, OH 4540910/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-503910/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Fargo, ND 5812210/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Diseases
Martinsburg, WV 2540110/13/2025
Nurse Practitioner | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
Opelousas, LA 7057010/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
Physician - Infectious Diseases
St. Petersburg, FL 3095010/13/2025
Physician | Infectious Diseases | Permanent
