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 as a Emergency Medicine Physician – Federal Benefits, Relocation Incentive 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
- Salary: $200K - $400K
- 26 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps in United States.
Key Skills
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 $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 Fort Gordon, Georgia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($200k–$400k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Triage, Diagnosis, Critical Decision-Making, Direct Patient Treatment, Surgical Procedures, Leadership, Supervision, Medication Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician will serve as a Medical Officer in the Emergency Room, responsible for triaging, accurately diagnosing, and treating a wide variety of complex patient cases ranging from pediatric to geriatric. This includes making immediate critical decisions, initiating treatment for life-threatening...
Benefits package: Federal Pension (FERS), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Malpractice Coverage, 401k with Match, 26 Days Paid Vacation, 11 Federal Holidays. 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 Emergency Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
About Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
9d ago
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