Physician (Internal Medicine) 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 as a Internal Medicine Physician – Federal Position, Loan Repayment in United States. Overview About the Position: This position is located at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The base is under the jurisdiction of the 802d Mission Support Group, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and an enclave of the city of San Antonio.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as an inpatient general medicine ward attending physician.
- Coordinate and/or integrates care across all elements of the healthcare system (e.
-, subspecialty care, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes) and the patient's community; Admit patients to the hospital when appropriate.
Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen 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.
- Call responsibilities required.
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
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 Antonio, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Patient Centered Medical Home, Preventative Medicine, Diagnosis, Treatment, Acute Disease Management, Chronic Disease Management, Inpatient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will serve as an Internal Medicine Physician in a Patient Centered Medical Home, providing a broad spectrum of health services for adults, and also act as an inpatient general medicine ward attending physician. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating care...
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Paid Time Off, Medical Benefits, Student Loan Repayments, Retirement Package with Thrift Savings Plan, Malpractice Coverage via Federal Tort Claims Act. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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