Physician (Primary Care)
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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, Falls Church, VA as a Physician (Primary Care) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- based clinical practice guidelines. Perform emergency services or crisis intervention, including life
- employment physical required and annually thereafter. This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on
- call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Requirements
- US Citizenship required Basic Requirement for Physician (Family Medicine): Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.
- Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
- A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $300,000 to $300,000 annually.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician (Primary Care) at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
This Primary Care 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.
Compensation Analysis
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
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($300k–$300k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary care, Family medicine, Clinical diagnosis, Emergency services, Crisis intervention, Physical examinations, Patient education, Electronic medical record. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will independently formulate treatment plans, perform physical examinations, and provide primary care, orthopedic, and sports medicine services in an outpatient setting. They will also participate in medical policy development and provide emergency crisis intervention when necessary.
Benefits package: Recruitment incentive, Relocation incentive, Student loan repayment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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About Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Posted
17d ago
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