Physician, MD, DO

About the role

This position provides comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards. The position requires on-site duties at MEPS locations.

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 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.
• 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification from the American Heart Association.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Must successfully complete applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training within 30 days of onboarding or as required.
• Occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours) and occasional Saturdays may be required.

Skills

• Comprehensive medical evaluation skills.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic tests and identify disqualifying conditions.
• Experience in conducting medical record reviews, histories, and physical examinations.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Privacy Act standards.
• Ability to communicate abnormal findings to applicants.

Benefits

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