Physician, MD, DO
United States, 67301
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Physician
- Medical evaluation
- MEPS
This position is for a licensed Physician (MD or DO) responsible for conducting comprehensive medical evaluations at MEPS locations, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense and federal standards. Duties include reviewing medical histories, conducting physical exams, interpreting diagnostic tests, and documenting findings for military applicants. The role requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status, relevant medical credentials, and the ability to maintain required certifications and clearances.
This position requires an active Public Trust/NACI clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust/NACI clearance to be considered.
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards. Reviews medical records, conducts detailed histories and physical exams, interprets diagnostic tests, and identifies disqualifying conditions. Assesses all body systems, determines the need for additional exams, communicates abnormal findings to applicants, and updates medical staff for accurate database documentation.
**This position requires on-site duties at one of these MEPS locations:
Albany, NY, Albuquerque, NM, Amarillo, TX, Anchorage, AK, Baltimore, MD, Beckley, WV, Boise, ID, Boston, MA, Buffalo, NY, Butte, MT, Charolette, NC, Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA, Detroit, MI, El Paso, TX, Fargo, ND, Fort Dix, NJ, Fort Jacksom, SC, Fort Lee, VA, Harrisburg, PA, Honolulu, HI, Houston, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Jackson, MI, Jacksonville, FL, Kansas City, MO, Knoxville, TN, Lansing, MI, Little Rock, AR, Los Angeles, CA, Louisville, KY, Memphis, TN, Miami, FL, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN, Montgomery, AL, Nashville, TN, New Orleans, LA, New York, NY, Oklahoma City, OK, Omaha, NE, Phoenix, AZ, Pittsburgh, PA, Portland, ME, Raleigh, NC, Sacramento, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, San Antonio, TX, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, San Juan, PR, Seattle, WA, Shreveport, LA, Sioux Falls, SD, Spokane, WA, Springfield, IL, St. Louis, MO, Syracuse, NY, Tampa, FL.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Physician: $220,000- $240,000
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Physician Responsibilities Include:
Ensures compliance with OSHA and Privacy Act standards, including those set by USMEPCOM, the Department of Defense, and applicable service regulations.
Conducts thorough medical record reviews, histories, and physical examinations per Department of Defense standards; evaluates lab results, ensures accurate profiling, and coordinates with consultants and Service waiver authorities.
Evaluates diagnostic test results conducted by the MEPS medical department to identify potential disqualifying conditions.
Performs comprehensive in-person medical histories for applicants who have completed the prescreening process and received authorization to proceed.
Assesses applicants for injuries, deformities, defects, and disorders across all body systems, including dental, psychiatric, and behavioral, and conducts a standardized orthopedic-neurological exam.
Determines the need for further physical examination of identified problem areas.
Directly informs applicants of abnormal findings through personal consultation or written communication.
Conveys updates to medical staff for entry into the USMEPCOM-specific applicant database.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Physician Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position has been designated as non-sensitive and requires a personnel security investigation.
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of onboarding and/or as required.
Occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours) may be required.
Occasionally may be required to work Saturdays.
To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; the Association of American Medical Colleges; the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. 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. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
After obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Applicants must possess 3 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
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Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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