Supervisory Physician (Palliative Care)-GP-0602-14
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140% above median for Palliative Care in TX
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 Supervisory Physician (Palliative Care)-GP-0602-14 in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a wide range of medical duties covering consultation for the ICU, Internal Medicine, general and subspecialty surgical services.
Requirements
- Basic Requirement for Supervisory Physician (Palliative Care): Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.
- Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
- A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $300,000 to $300,000 annually.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation, 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 Supervisory Physician (Palliative Care)-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 Palliative Care 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.
Palliative Care — Physician Career Context
This Palliative Care 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
- Transparent compensation ($300k–$300k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Palliative care, Patient care, Consultative guidance, Internal medicine, ICU consultation, Surgical services, Diagnosis, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.
Core responsibilities: Provide direct patient care, consultative guidance, and education to patients and families facing challenging end-of-life circumstances. Perform medical duties including ICU and surgical consultations, diagnosis, and the prescription of treatments and medications.
Benefits package: Competitive compensation packages, Paid time off, Medical benefits, Student loan repayments, Retirement package, Thrift Savings Plan, Matching employer contributions, Recruitment bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Palliative Care physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
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
10d ago
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