Physician ( Internal Medicine)
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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 Internal Medicine Physician – $124K-$315K, Academic Role in United States. Overview This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.
Key Responsibilities
- level instruction, curriculum development, and high
- level clinical oversight for students and residents. Direct and perform diagnostic and therapeutic internal medicine procedures. Attend key medical meetings and conferences and serves as a subject
- matter expert on areas of inpatient medicine. Manage high
- acuity case conferences, and specialized bedside instruction, translating complex medical theories into practical applications
Requirements
- Must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $124K - $315K
- 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 student loan benefits. Work with Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Internal 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, 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
Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA lists compensation for this physician position at $124k to $315k annually.
This is approximately 20% below the national median for Internal Medicine professionals, which is around $275k.
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 San Diego, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($124k–$315k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Residency Program Instruction, Curriculum Development, Clinical Oversight, Diagnostic Procedures, Therapeutic Procedures, Inpatient Medicine, High-Acuity Care Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Internist will serve as an authority in Internal Medicine for the residency program, providing expert instruction, curriculum development, and high-level clinical oversight for students and residents. Responsibilities also include directing and performing diagnostic and therapeutic pro...
Benefits package: Malpractice Coverage, Federal Tort Claims Act Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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