Physician (Pathology) Pulmonary and Mediastinal Pathology-GP-0602-14
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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 (Pathology) Pulmonary and Mediastinal Pathology-GP-0602-14 in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- edge research in pulmonary, pleural, and mediastinal pathology and AI/digital pathology initiatives. Work in a consultative
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
- 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
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician (Pathology) Pulmonary and Mediastinal Pathology-GP-0602-14 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 Pathology 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.
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 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: Pulmonary Pathology, Mediastinal Pathology, Pathology Consultation, Digital Pathology, AI Initiatives, Anatomical Pathology, Tissue Repository Stewardship, Diagnostic Cases Review. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician will provide expert consultation on complex lung, pleural, airway, and mediastinal pathology cases while contributing to pathology repository management and advancing research in these areas. Responsibilities also include participating in digital pathology initiatives and cross-coverin...
Benefits package: Competitive compensation packages, Paid time off, Medical benefits, Student loan repayments, Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan, Matching employer contributions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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About Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA
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
Posted
2mo ago
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