PEER SPECIALIST
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
Veteran-only role. Support recovery goals. $50K-$88K. Full-time. Serve fellow vets. Make a difference.
Work-Life Balance Factors
Remote/telehealth
Key Responsibilities
- Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U. S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and
Requirements
- Travel Required
- Credentialing
Benefits & Compensation
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Benefits & Compensation
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Participates in the service, training, consultation, and other professional activities of VA health care s
Work Schedule
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Work Schedule
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PEER SPECIALIST at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychology — Physician Career Context
This Psychology position at Department of Veterans Affairs 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
Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $88k annually.
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($50k–$88k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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