Physician, MD, DO

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, communicates abnormal findings to applicants, and updates medical staff for accurate database documentation. This position requires on-site duties at one of the following MEPS locations: Glen Jean, WV; Baltimore, MD; Richmond, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; Fort Dix, NJ; Boston, MA; Springfield, MA; Buffalo, NY. U.S. citizenship is required, and the role necessitates obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC) via the DoD clearance process.

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

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution; foreign degrees must be demonstrated equivalent via ECFMG certification, fifth pathway, or USMLE.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license in a U.S. state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
• At least one year of supervised clinical experience (internship or first year of residency) after obtaining the medical degree.
• Three years of graduate training in the relevant specialty or equivalent experience and training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) – requires U.S. citizenship and successful DoD clearance process.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain/maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training within 30 days of onboarding.
• Willingness to work occasional shift hours (before 0600 or after 1800) and occasional Saturdays.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Other possible benefits as provided (subject to change)

Pay

Starting salary range: $208,000 – $250,000 (commensurate with experience).

Schedule

Full-time position with occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours) and occasional Saturday work as required.