Physician Assistant

2 months ago
Fort Lee, Virginia$126K - $160KFull TimeFamily 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

Competitive pay. Full-time. Military benefits. Fort Lee, VA. Actually have a life. Done.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients regarding treatment and medical care.
  • Performs emergency care as appropriate.

Requirements

  • Travel Required
  • Not required
  • Not Required
  • Credentialing
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.

Benefits & Compensation

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Benefits & Compensation

  • Relocation expenses reimbursed
  • Performs a variety of professional direct health care clinical duties

Work Schedule

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Work Schedule

  • Assesses, plans, evaluates, and modifies the plan of acute and chronically ill patients.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Family Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Family Medicine position at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $126k to $161k annually.

This is approximately 46% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

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 Lee, Virginia.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($126k–$161k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Family Medicine physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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