Physician ( Emergency Medicine)
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, Falls Church, VA as a Physician ( Emergency Medicine) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Making: Makes immediate, critical decisions and initiates treatment for difficult emergency cases, including heart attacks, head injuries, lacerations, seizures, and other life
Requirements
- Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required. ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications are highly desirable.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
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 $200k to $400k annually.
This is approximately 14% 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 United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($200k–$400k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Emergency medicine, Diagnosis, Patient triage, Critical decision-making, Minor surgery, Incision and drainage, Suturing, Medication management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will triage and diagnose patients with complex conditions in an emergency department setting. They are also responsible for performing minor surgical procedures, managing medications, and supervising other medical personnel.
Benefits package: Recruitment bonus, Relocation assistance, Student loan repayment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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