Company Profile

Defense Health Agency

Company Overview

Practice alongside other civilian and military health care professionals at locations across the U.S. and around the world and experience the unique professional opportunities and benefits that can be found with the Defense Health Agency.

The U.S. Defense Health Agency (DHA) is comprised of civilian health care professionals employed by the U.S. Government. DHA employees serve our country by caring for military service members but are not subject to military requirements such as "boot camp," military uniforms, or deployment.

Benefits

Defense Health Agency (DHA) employees experience satisfying careers while enjoying the freedom of flexible work schedules and opportunities to grow professionally. Learn more about how you can benefit from a civilian career at DHA.

Salaries
-Competitive salaries with annual pay adjustments
-Eligibility for recruitment, retention, and relocation bonuses
-Tenure eligibility after three years
-3-tier retirement savings plan with contributions matched 100% by your employer up to 5%

Career Growth
-Eligibility for paid, on-the-job training
-Tuition reimbursement
-Patient case diversity
-State-of-the-art medical facilities
-Positions in more than 500 facilities nationwide
-Advancement through global assignments and relocation

Health Insurance
-Extensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
-Health care costs shared with employer
-Flexible spending accounts to cover dependent and health care expenses
-Largest group long-term care insurance program in the country
-Eligibility for Medicare

Additional Perks and Incentives
-10 paid holidays during the calendar year
-13 to 26 days of vacation annually that carry over each year up to 240 hours
-13 days of accruable sick leave each year
-Travel discounts and access to vacation resorts
-Free gym memberships
-Child and elder care resources
-Employee assistance and child care support programs
-Adoption information and incentives programs

Positions Available
  • 5 days ago

    Practical Nurse GS-0620-06

    Defense Health Agency - Fort Polk, LA, United States

    Living in Leesville, LA is a wonderful experience. This small city of about 6,000 people offers a unique rural charm and plenty of outdoor activities to explore. Residents can enjoy the nearby lakes and woods for fishing, camping, hiking, and all other sorts of outdoor adventures. The city also boasts numerous attractions such as the local museum, library, and performance venues, providing the community with a variety of cultural activities to take part in. There is also a wide selection of ...

    See full job description
  • 5 days ago

    Practical Nurse (Family Medicine)

    Defense Health Agency - Hunstville, AL, United States

    This position is located at Fox Army Health Clinic, Redstone Arsenal, Hunstville, AL. Fox Army Health Center (FAHC) provides access to quality and cost-effective primary care for patients while maintaining a state of readiness for mobilization. The mission of the health center is Provide responsive, innovative and reliable health services, influencing health to improve readiness, save lives and advance wellness in support of the force, military Families, and all those entrusted to our care. ...

    See full job description
  • 5 days ago

    Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) GS-0647-09

    Defense Health Agency - Fort Belvoir, VA, United States

    This position is in the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center Department of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology at Fort Belvoir, VA. Hours: 1430 to 2300 hours Monday through Friday. Hours: Weekends 07:00-15:30 and two 8 hour days during the week(days are flexible). Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center is a Department of Defense medical facility located on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, outside of Washington D.C. In conjunction with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Belvoir ...

    See full job description
  • 5 days ago

    Physician (Psychiatry) 2026-9161

    Defense Health Agency - Schofield Barracks, HI, United States

    The Island of Oahu in Hawaii is often nicknamed (or translated as) "The Gathering Place". It is currently the most populated Hawaiian Island. The city of Honolulu is the largest city, state capital, and main deep water marine port for the State of Hawaii. As a jurisdictional unit, the entire island of Oahu is in Honolulu County, although as a place name, Honolulu occupies only a portion of the southeast end of the island. Well-known features found on Oahu include Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond ...

    See full job description
  • 5 days ago

    Physician ( Psychiatry) 2026-9137

    Defense Health Agency - Camp Lejeune, NC, United States

    This is an employed civilian Physician ( Psychiatry) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package. Responsibilities As a Physician Psychiatrist you will: Performs duties as a practitioner and consultant in Psychiatry with emphasis on problems of all levels of ...

    See full job description
  • 5 days ago

    Physician (Psychiatrist) - GP 0602-15

    Defense Health Agency - Fort Cavazos, Killeen, TX, United States

    Fort Cavazos is located in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio. Founded in 1942, this 340-sq.-mile military base is the Army's Premier Installation to train and deploy heavy forces. A 214,968 acre installation, Fort Cavazos is now the largest active duty armored post in the U.S. Armed ...

    See full job description
  • 5 days ago

    Physician (Psychiatrist) GP-0602-15

    Defense Health Agency - Fort Drum, NY, United States

    This position is located at Guthrie Ambulatory Care Center, Behavioral Health Department, Fort Drum, NY. Fort Drum is located in the picturesque Thousand Islands Region of northern New York State, this installation is located in one of the most unique and beautiful areas of the United States. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west and the Adirondack Mountains to the east. Home to the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum s mission is to provide quality ...

    See full job description
  • 28 days ago

    SUPERVISORY PHYSICIAN (FAMILY PRACTICE) GP-0602-14

    Defense Health Agency - FORT LIBERTY, NC, United States

    This position is located in the Dept. of Family Medicine, Primary Care within Womack Army Medical Center. Located at Fort Bragg NC. Centrally located in the beautiful state of North Carolina, residents enjoy a temperate year-round climate and world-renowned colleges and universities beautiful beaches and the scenic Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains.Fayetteville is a progressive city of 175,000 nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the white sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The region ...

    See full job description
  • 28 days ago

    Physician (Family Medicine) GP-0602-14

    Defense Health Agency - Kittery, ME, United States

    The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS), often called the Portsmouth Navy Yard, is a United States Navy shipyard on Seavey's Island in Kittery, Maine, bordering Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The naval yard lies along the southern boundary of Maine on the Piscataqua River. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) employs a civilian workforce of top-tier professionals to safely overhaul, repair, and modernize the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet, specifically Los Angeles and Virginia-class ...

    See full job description
  • 28 days ago

    Physician (Family Practice) GP-0602-14

    Defense Health Agency - EUSTIS, VA, United States

    The position is located in Department of Primary Care located at McDonald Army Health Center, Fort Eustis,VA. This description is typical of family medicine position descriptions and is not a complete list of all duties/responsibilities. Work involves performing specific medical tasks, such as conducting physical exams, follow-up appointments for health issues, fitness-for-duty evaluations, medical boards, flight physicals and aeromedical summaries. The duties to be performed require board ...

    See full job description