Physician, MD, DO

Cherokee Federal•Houston, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides comprehensive, in-person medical evaluations for applicants at an on-site MEPS location. The role reviews medical records, obtains detailed histories, conducts physical examinations, interprets diagnostic tests, identifies potential disqualifying conditions, evaluates all body systems, and determines whether additional examinations are needed. The Physician communicates abnormal findings to applicants and updates medical staff so information is accurately documented in the USMEPCOM-specific applicant database. Duties must comply with OSHA, the Privacy Act, Department of Defense requirements, USMEPCOM standards, and applicable service regulations. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a Common Access Card (CAC), and the ability to pass the DoD clearance process to obtain a CAC. Appointment may also be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and a personnel security investigation. The role requires applicable clinical credentials and privileges, current AHA-sponsored or endorsed Basic Life Support certification, and completion of required MHS GENESIS training within 30 days of onboarding or as required. Occasional early or late shift work and Saturday work may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense clearance process to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Current, active, full, and unrestricted Physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated U.S. or Canadian accreditation requirements, or qualifying evidence of foreign medical education equivalency.
At least one year of supervised direct clinical service after the MD or DO degree, such as a one-year internship or the first year of an accredited residency program.
Three years of graduate training in the specialty of the position or equivalent experience and training.
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association; advanced life support certification does not replace this requirement.
Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate and relevant clinical privileges.
Must complete applicable MHS GENESIS training to access the system within 30 days of onboarding and/or as required.
Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education or receive full course credit from a U.S.-accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Common Access Card (CAC) or Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, USMEPCOM, Department of Defense, and applicable service regulations.
Review medical records and conduct histories and physical examinations according to Department of Defense standards.
Evaluate laboratory results, ensure accurate profiling, and coordinate with consultants and Service waiver authorities.
Evaluate diagnostic test results from the MEPS medical department to identify potential disqualifying conditions.
Conduct comprehensive in-person medical histories for applicants who have completed prescreening and received authorization to proceed.
Assess applicants for injuries, deformities, defects, and disorders across all body systems, including dental, psychiatric, and behavioral systems.
Conduct a standardized orthopedic-neurological examination.
Determine whether further physical examination of identified problem areas is needed.
Inform applicants of abnormal findings through personal consultation or written communication.
Convey updates to medical staff for entry into the USMEPCOM-specific applicant database.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.