Physician, MD/ DO

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens. Requires a Common Access Card (CAC) and the ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance process.

About the Role

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, and communicates abnormal findings to applicants.
• Updates medical staff for accurate database documentation.
• Predictable hours, zero call, flexible shifts: Monday–Friday, 6 am–3 pm.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada, accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; the Association of American Medical Colleges; the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; the 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 demonstrate education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States, evidenced by permanent certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth-pathway certificate, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
• 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.
• At least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (e.g., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or institution accredited for such training).
• Three years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited program, or full credit must be given by a U.S. accredited college or university.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Other possible benefits as provided.

Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.