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The work-life balance you need, the benefits you deserve.
There are a lot of reasons you became a healthcare professional, but none of them included inflexible work schedules, burdensome administrative tasks, and dealing with insurance companies. By offering exceptional employment benefits as well as the opportunity to practice at locations across the U.S. and around the world, DHA gives you the work-life balance you really want. The Defense Health Agency has a global workforce of almost 130,000 civilians and military personnel, all of whom are committed to medical excellence, health care improvement and ensuring military personnel are ready to perform combat operations and humanitarian missions at home and abroad.
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Defense Health Agency
Discover how the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is revolutionizing healthcare by offering unparalleled opportunities for civilian physicians. Learn about the exciting challenges and rewards of serving our nation’s heroes. From cutting-edge research to state-of-the-art facilities, DHA provides help to those in need, and gives you the work-life balance you deserve.
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Why We Value Veterans
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) deeply values the contributions of our nation’s veterans and is dedicated to their continued well-being. As an integral part of the Department of Defense, DHA is committed to providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare services to support the health and quality of life of those who have served. Through innovative programs, partnerships, and a relentless focus on patient-centered care, DHA strives to honor the sacrifices of our veterans by ensuring their health needs are met with the utmost respect and professionalism.
What We Offer
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FERS)
- Vesting after 5 years of creditable civilian service
- Retirement annuity based on length of service, age and salary
- Military service may be credited toward FERS
- Eligible survivor and disability benefits after 18 months of civilian service
- Earn Social Security credit while working for the Government
LEAVE & HOLIDAYS
- 11 paid holidays
- 13 days of sick leave with no carryover ceiling
- Accrue 13, 20 or 26 days of vacation leave depending upon years of service
- Carry up to 30 days of vacation leave into the next calendar year
- Up to 80 hours of paid administrative leave per year for
physical fitness - Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for birth, adoption or foster care after 12 months of employment
- Up to 104 hours of paid leave for disabled veterans during first year as Federal Civilian
HEALTH BENEFITS
- DoD contributes up to 75% to premiums
- Coverage for self & eligible family members
- Opportunity to retain coverage into retirement with full government contributions
- Opportunity to continue coverage for dependents
- 200+ health plan options throughout the U.S.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
- Paid with pre-tax dollars
- Save money on a variety of eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN
- Largest single defined contribution plan in the U.S., similar to 401(k) plans
- DoD matching contributions up to 5%
- Traditional pre-tax and/or Roth (after-tax) contributions
- Supplement for your FERS retirement annuity
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
- Multiple plans available
- Covers long-term care due to a chronic illness, injury, disability or aging
- Comprehensive range of services available
- Competitive rates
- Plans for self and eligible family members
DENTAL & VISION
- Comprehensive choice of carriers and services
- Competitive rates
- Premiums paid with pre-tax dollars
- Coverage for self & eligible family members
