Physician, MD, DO

About the role

This position provides comprehensive medical evaluations for Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) applicants, ensuring full compliance with various regulatory 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 U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification.

Skills

• Comprehensive medical evaluation skills.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic tests and identify disqualifying conditions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with OSHA and Privacy Act standards.

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.