House Physician
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 Inova as a House Physician – Per Diem, Fairfax, VA in Fairfax, VA. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking per diem house physicians to join our team. This role will be a per diem, hourly position.
Key Responsibilities
- The House physician will provide direct hands
- on care to patients within the limits of credentials granted by the Medical Staff of Inova in recognition of advanced training and experience in this field
- Additionally, they will adhere to patient care and admission criteria policies and procedures of the Department of Medicine.
- Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.
Requirements
- Work schedule: varying shifts
- Education: current resident in good standing in internal medicine program
- Experience: 3rd or 4th year medical residents
- Certification: must be able to provide a letter of good standing We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Inova in Fairfax, VA.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates House Physician at Inova a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Internal Medicine 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.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Internal Medicine position at Inova 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, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
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 Fairfax, Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Clinical History Taking, Informed Consent, Policy Implementation, Clinical Communication, Internal Medicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide direct hands-on patient care and adhere to the Department of Medicine's admission and care policies. Communicate with patients to obtain clinical histories and assist in the development of departmental procedures.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Tuition Assistance ($5,250/year), Student Loan Assistance ($10,000), Mental Health Support (25 sessions/year), Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave. 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 Internal Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
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
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
yesterday
Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position
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