Physician, MD, DO
Cherokee Federal · Anchorage, AK · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
This position provides comprehensive medical evaluations for 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 recognized bodies.
- 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.
- Military health system GENESIS Training must be completed within 30 days of onboarding or as required.
- Ability to perform occasional shift work before 0600 or after 1800 hours, and occasionally work Saturdays.
Skills
- Strong clinical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in medical record review and interpretation.
- Ability to conduct detailed physical examinations and assessments.
- Knowledge of 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.