Physician, MD, DO

About the role

This position provides comprehensive medical evaluations for Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) applicants, ensuring full compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Privacy Act, Department of Defense (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.
• 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

• A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada, accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• 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, 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.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must successfully complete the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Skills

• Ability to conduct medical evaluations and assessments.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Privacy Act standards.
• Experience in conducting medical record reviews and physical examinations.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic test results and identify disqualifying conditions.
• Strong communication skills to inform applicants of abnormal findings.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Pay

Starting Salary Range for Physician: Pay commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours) may be required. Occasionally may be required to work Saturdays.