PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH)

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimePrimary Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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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 ASSISTANT (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH) in United States. Overview Physician Assistant (Occupational Medicine) Oak Harbor, WA About the Position: This position is located with the Naval Health Clinic, Directorate of Clinical Support in Oak Harbor, Washington. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Key Responsibilities

Duties: Perform physical examinations, identify problems, obtain record data, and critically evaluate information.

Conduct health status review to confirm or detect early pre-symptomatic exposures to health hazardous substances in the worksite environment.

Prescribe and treat a variety of diseases, disorders, and occupational injuries.

Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff in interpreting and evaluating continuing changes in direct patient care.

Requirements

no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Benefits & Compensation

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, Falls Church, VA in United States.

Key Skills

Physical ExaminationsHealth Status ReviewPrescribing MedicationsPatient EducationCollaborationMedical HistoryOccupational HealthPatient Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH) position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

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
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Examinations, Health Status Review, Prescribing Medications, Patient Education, Collaboration, Medical History, Occupational Health, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform physical examinations, identify health issues, and prescribe treatments for various diseases and occupational injuries. They will also collaborate with medical staff and develop educational plans for patients and their families.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation Packages, Paid-Time Off, Medical Benefits, Student Loan Repayments, Retirement Package, Thrift Savings Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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