Physician, MD, DO

About the role

This position provides comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) 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

The position is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Documentation of citizenship or legal residency is required to qualify.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Skills

A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States is required. Additionally, you must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Benefits

Compensation and benefits include:

• Starting Salary Range for Physician: Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.
• Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.