Pediatrics Infectious Disease Physician (Physician)

Inova Children's Multispecialty Clinic - Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician

The Inova Children's Infectious Diseases division is seeking a qualified physician to join our growing team of pediatric specialists to meet the needs of Northern Virginia's children. The position is for full-time clinical duties in the inpatient and outpatient settings with opportunities for research participation and leadership advancement. We are especially seeking candidates with an interest in learning and supporting infection prevention and epidemiology.

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is an award-winning, full-service children's hospital offering the highest level of dedicated pediatric care in Northern Virginia. With a 226-bed inpatient unit and pediatric experts in 45+ pediatric specialties, it is the region's leading nonprofit healthcare provider.

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital has been educating residents and medical students for more than 25 years. Our Pediatric Residency Program integrates the academic rigor of a university-based hospital with the specialized focus of subspecialty pediatrics, complemented by a supportive and close-knit environment.

Northern Virginia and the DC metro area rank in the top 20 best places to live in the United States. The area's numerous cultural attractions, sports teams, restaurant scene, nightlife, highly ranked public school system, and close proximity to a variety of outdoor ranges for hiking and biking, offers an endless range of opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to group productivity.

Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician Position Details:

• Division includes four physicians
• Practice offers clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of various infections in an ethnically diverse patient population of all socio-economic backgrounds from Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. as well as international travelers
• Patients are seen at the Inova Children's Infectious Diseases clinic in Fairfax, Virginia, Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital/Inova Fairfax Hospital, and via telemedicine
• Support learners at the Inova Fairfax Pediatric Residency Program through consultation services, routinely scheduled didactic sessions, and as a preceptor on the Pediatric Infectious Diseases rotation
• Participate in infection prevention and epidemiology for Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital
• Participate in a robust and established pediatric antimicrobial stewardship program at Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital
• Faculty appointment opportunity at University of Virginia Medical School Inova Campus
• Sharing call responsibilities with the other physicians

Additional Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of accredited Medical Doctorate Program (MD/DO)
• Board Certification: Must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Disease
• Certification: Must obtain advanced certification in applicable modality within one year of training; BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Licensure: Currently hold or ability to obtain an unrestricted VA medical licensure
• Credentialing: Ability to obtain successful medical staff credentials at Inova's Children's Hospital

About Inova Health

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy.

We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than one million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed four million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience.

Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 25,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.