Physician, MD/ DO

Cherokee Federal•Jacksonville, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 a MEPS location.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and provide documentation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
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.
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 at the time the degree was obtained.
For foreign medical school degrees, must provide evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States through permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
Must possess a 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.
After obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (e.g., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program).
Must possess 3 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
If using foreign education, must show education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited program, or full credit has been given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Must pass a personnel security investigation (position is designated as non-sensitive).

Nice To Haves

A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

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