Physician (Occupational Medicine)
No salary listed — Occupational Medicine pays $265k median
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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 (Occupational Medicine) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Major Duties: Conduct administrative baseline and periodic medical qualification and certification exams that include but are not limited to pre-placement for employment.
- Perform administrative baseline and periodic medical surveillance exams based on unique job code or work task hazards, Industrial Hygiene worksite survey, and Occupational Medicine worksite visits.
- Perform administrative exams in support of fitness for duty, return to work, and request for reasonable accommodation determinations.
- Perform initial evaluation and treatment for minor on-the-job injuries of civilian employees or refers them to an appropriate level of care.
Requirements
- 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
- 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 (Occupational Medicine) at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Occupational Medicine 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.
Occupational Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Occupational 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, Occupational Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k 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 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: Occupational Medicine, Medical Qualification Exams, Medical Surveillance Exams, Worksite Surveys, Fitness For Duty Determinations, Reasonable Accommodation, On-the-Job Injury Treatment, Regulatory Interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician will conduct administrative baseline and periodic medical qualification/certification exams, perform medical surveillance exams based on job hazards, and evaluate/treat minor on-the-job injuries for civilian employees. They will also serve as an Occupational Medicine consultant by inte...
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About Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA
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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