Physician, Glen Jean WV 25846

About the role

Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affirms 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.

Requirements

The position is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency is required to qualify.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.
• 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.
• Three years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.

Skills

• Experience in medical evaluation and treatment planning.
• Ability to conduct detailed medical histories and physical exams.
• Knowledge of diagnostic testing and its interpretation.
• Effective communication skills to inform applicants of abnormal findings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Physician: $208,000- $250,000

Schedule

Predictable hours, zero call, flexible shifts- Monday- Friday: 6 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Cherokee Nation Values

Service-driven community, National infrastructure and responsive operations team.

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. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must meet Cherokee Federal's pre-employment qualifications.