PHYSICIAN (EMERGENCY MEDICINE)

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA

4 days ago

Fort Wainwright, Alaska$124K - $400KFull TimeEmergency Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps as a Emergency Medicine Physician – Alaska, Loan Repayment in United States. Overview Physician (Emergency) - Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright Alaska. About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: Responsible for the full range of cases and the immediate initial recognition, evaluation, care, and disposition of patients.

Provide recommendations on additional diagnostic or treatment procedures in clinical conferences and/or discussions with staff physicians.

Provide consultative advice on professional and administrative matters concerning patient care in the Emergency Department.

Requirements

employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. A pre

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $124K - $400K

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps in United States.

Key Skills

Emergency medicinePatient evaluationClinical diagnosisEmergency medical services managementPatient counselingBasic life supportAdvanced cardiac life supportPediatric advanced life supportNeonatal resuscitationMedical treatment planningStaff oversightPolicy developmentClinical consultationEmergency department operations

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN (EMERGENCY MEDICINE) at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Emergency Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA lists compensation for this physician position at $124k to $400k annually.

This is approximately 25% below the national median for Emergency Medicine professionals, which is around $350k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($124k–$400k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency medicine, Patient evaluation, Clinical diagnosis, Emergency medical services management, Patient counseling, Basic life support, Advanced cardiac life support, Pediatric advanced life support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician is responsible for the immediate recognition, evaluation, and treatment of patients within the Emergency Department. They also provide oversight for EMS personnel and offer consultative advice on clinical operations and patient care policies.

Benefits package: Federal Benefits, Student Loan Repayment, Retirement Package with Matching, Paid-Time Off, Medical Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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