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Saint Luke's Hospital System

Must have completed a fellowship in Infectious Disease and a fellowship in Transplant Infectious Disease. Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and have a Missouri medical ...

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

Must have completed a fellowship in Infectious Disease and a fellowship in Transplant Infectious Disease. Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and have a Missouri medical ...

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How much do transplant infectious disease jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for transplant infectious disease in the United States is $121,720.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $250,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Transplant Infectious Disease position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transplant Infectious Disease specialist, you need advanced training in infectious diseases, strong clinical judgment, and expertise in transplant medicine, typically supported by board certification in Infectious Disease and additional fellowship training. Familiarity with specialized laboratory diagnostics, immunosuppressive therapy management, and hospital infection control systems is essential. Strong communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and problem-solving abilities make a practitioner exceptional in this field. These competencies are vital to effectively manage complex infections in transplant patients, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient safety.

What is a Transplant Infectious Disease job?

A Transplant Infectious Disease (TID) physician specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and managing infections in organ and stem cell transplant recipients. These patients are at higher risk for infections due to immunosuppressive medications. TID specialists work closely with transplant teams to optimize patient outcomes by minimizing infection risks. They also conduct research, develop infection prevention protocols, and provide education for healthcare providers.

What are the main challenges faced by Transplant Infectious Disease specialists on a daily basis?

Transplant Infectious Disease specialists frequently encounter challenges such as managing infections in highly immunocompromised patients, staying current with evolving antimicrobial resistance, and coordinating care with transplant surgery and primary care teams. Daily responsibilities often include reviewing complex clinical cases, interpreting advanced laboratory results, and adjusting treatment plans based on patients’ changing immune statuses. Additionally, these specialists play a crucial role in developing hospital protocols to prevent infections in transplant populations. The fast-paced environment and need for rapid decision-making require strong analytical skills and adaptability, making the work both demanding and highly rewarding.

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Infographic showing various Transplant Infectious Disease job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,720 per year, or $58.5 per hour.
Transplant Infectious Diseases Career Development Position

Transplant Infectious Diseases Career Development Position

UCLA

Los Angeles, CA

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Posted 7 days ago

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Transplant Infectious Diseases Career Development Position 2026-2027

The Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking candidates for a one-year clinical (non-ACGME accredited) career development position in Transplant Infectious Diseases during academic year 2026-2027. Eligible applicants will have completed at least two years of an ACGME-accredited Infectious Diseases fellowship program, either board certified or board eligible in Infectious Diseases, and have a California medical license or be CA license-eligible. The application process for this one-year position does not involve the National Residency Matching Program. Successful applicants will be appointed to a full-time faculty position as Health Sciences Clinical Instructor, precepted by UCLA Transplant ID specialists. Under the supervision of the Infectious Diseases faculty, the position will work on the inpatient Transplant ID services for approximately 8 months. This will include approximately 1 weekend per month of coverage as well as working over one major holiday. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to participate in 3 months of elective time designed to complement your ID training and provide time for pursuit of scholarly activities. During general ID service, the candidate will teach medical students, residents and fellows who may be rotating. An M.D. or D.O. is required.

The focus of this position is to provide advanced training in the expanding field of Transplant Infectious Diseases and will offer exposure to patients undergoing heart, lung, liver, and kidney transplantation and ventricular assist device implantation, as well as patients with hematologic malignancies and undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.

All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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