Physician (Thoracic Pathology) GP-0602-15

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA

1 month ago

Silver Spring, MarylandFull TimePathology

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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 as a Physician (Thoracic Pathology) GP-0602-15 in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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Prepares scientific papers and reports for publication of research findings.

Experience in Hematopathology Education and Research to teach other health care providers (physicians, residents, medical students).

Requirements

US Citizenship required In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.

-, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.

-, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps in United States.

Key Skills

Thoracic PathologyPulmonary PathologyConsultationEducationResearchDiagnosing DiseasesScientific Paper PreparationHematopathology EducationTeachingInterdisciplinary Health Care TeamQuality AssuranceCase ReviewDiagnosis Consultation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician (Thoracic Pathology) GP-0602-15 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 Pathology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

This Pathology 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 Silver Spring, Maryland.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Thoracic Pathology, Pulmonary Pathology, Consultation, Education, Research, Diagnosing Diseases, Scientific Paper Preparation, Hematopathology Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician will be responsible for consultation, education, and research supporting organizational goals in diagnosing diseases of the lungs, pleura, airway, and mediastinum. This includes preparing scientific papers, providing education to healthcare providers, serving on interdisciplinary teams...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation Packages, Paid Time Off, Medical Benefits, Student Loan Repayments, Retirement Package with Thrift Savings Plan, Employer Matching Contributions, Medical Malpractice Coverage (Federal Tort Claims Act), Recruitment or Relocation Incentive. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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