Physician Assistant (Dermatology) GS-0603-12

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA

16 days ago

United StatesSalary Range: $102,246 - $132,923Dermatology

✓ 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 (Dermatology) GS-0603-12 in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Duties Performs patient evaluations, including physical examinations and medical history reviews, to diagnose a wide range of dermatological conditions.

Performs a wide range of dermatological procedures independently or in the direction of the supervising physician.

Requirements

Qualifications Who May Apply: US CitizensIn 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

Salary: $102,246 - $132,923 per year

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

Patient evaluationPhysical examinationsMedical history reviewsDermatological diagnosisTherapeutic planningMedication prescriptionMinor surgical proceduresPatient educationSkin health managementDiagnostic test interpretationSkin biopsiesCulturesLaboratory result analysisAcute condition managementChronic condition management

HealthcareGovernment & Public Sectorvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (Dermatology) GS-0603-12 at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Dermatology physician assistant 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.

Dermatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Dermatology 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.

Nationally, Dermatology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $400k, with the typical range spanning $300k to $550k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $102k to $133k annually.

This is approximately 71% below the national median for Dermatology professionals, which is around $400k.

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
Transparent compensation ($102k–$133k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient evaluation, Physical examinations, Medical history reviews, Dermatological diagnosis, Therapeutic planning, Medication prescription, Minor surgical procedures, Patient education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Dermatology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant performs patient evaluations, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests to manage a wide range of dermatological conditions. They develop and implement individualized therapeutic plans, including prescribing medication and performing minor surgical procedures.

Benefits package: Recruitment incentive, Relocation incentive, Advanced leave accrual. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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