Physician, MD, DO

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. Overview 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. Locations On-site duties at MEPS locations. To see if a MEPS location is near you, refer to the Battalion site. Compensation & Benefits Estimated starting salary range for Physician is 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. 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 prescreening 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. Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position has been designated as non-sensitive and requires a personnel security investigation. All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion. Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges. A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required. Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of onboarding and/or as required. Occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800) may be required; occasional Saturdays may be required. To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent from an accredited school. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education or evidenced by applicable credentials. Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician in a U.S. jurisdiction. After obtaining the degree, at least one year of supervised clinical experience (internship or first-year residency). 3 years of graduate training in the specialty or equivalent experience and training. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If using foreign education, credentials must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education or full credit given by a U.S. accredited institution. Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. Additional Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. Legal Disclaimer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status. Some openings may require access to government buildings or military installations and pre-employment qualifications per Cherokee Federal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cherokee Federal